About Scam Snoop
Deal or scam? Check before you pay.
Scam Snoop started in Perth, Western Australia. [One or two sentences in Charles's own words: what happened that made him build it.]
Most scams aren't clever. They work because they catch people when they're busy, keen on a bargain, or worried about a parcel, a bill or a bank account. The warning signs are usually there. You just need a minute and a second pair of eyes.
That's what Snoop is. Paste in a listing, a text message, an email, a link or a screenshot, and Snoop tells you what checks out, what doesn't, and what to do next.
What Snoop checks
- Marketplace listings: the seller's account age and history, whether the price makes sense, how they want to be paid, and whether they'll let you inspect the item first.
- Text messages and emails: who the message says it's from, where its links really go, and whether the wording matches scams we already know, like fake parcel fees, unpaid tolls and "Hi Mum, new number".
- Links and websites: lookalike addresses, brand-new domains, and sites already reported for phishing or malware.
- Phone numbers: which country a number is from, and whether it's a mobile, a premium-rate line or a disposable internet number.
When something needs an official check, like whether a car has money owing or a phone has been reported stolen, Snoop points you to the right register for your country.
Where our checks come from
Snoop combines its own rules with public and industry sources, including domain registries and, where switched on, security blocklists such as Google Web Risk, VirusTotal and URLhaus, along with official government registers and scam-reporting services in each country we cover. Naming these sources doesn't mean they endorse us.
Scam Snoop is independent. We're not affiliated with any marketplace, bank, courier, government agency or brand that Snoop mentions. We name them only to say what a message claims to be, or where to check or report something.
What Snoop is, and isn't
Snoop is a guide, not a guarantee. It can only judge what you show it, and it can get things wrong. "Looks clean" means we didn't find any warning signs, not that a deal is safe. You always make the final call.
We never ask for your passwords or bank details, and we don't sell your information. We don't keep what you check. It's used to run your check and then thrown away. Everyone gets 3 free full checks a day, so the service stays fast and free for everyone.
Who's behind it
Scam Snoop is run by [business name] in Perth, Western Australia. It's built for people everywhere, with local checks for Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand and Canada, and more on the way.
Got a scam we missed, or a check we should add? Tell us at support@scamsnoop.me. Every report helps the next person.