Quick answer: Paste any suspicious email into Scamil, our free scam email checker, and we scan the headers and body for phishing language, payment traps, and impersonation — so you can see if an email is a scam before you click a link or reply.
Privacy: Scamil analyzes your paste in memory only. We do not store the email, headers, or personal details.
How does Scamil check if an email is a scam?
Scamil is a rule-based phishing email checker trained on patterns from verified scam alerts on ScamReporting.org. When you paste an email, we run three layers:
- Header analysis — display name says “PayPal” or “Amazon” but the sender is Gmail/Yahoo; Reply-To domain does not match From
- Phishing language — verify your account, password expired, unusual sign-in, secure-message links, fake invoices
- Payment & impersonation — gift cards, wire, crypto, Zelle, IRS/Medicare/USPS lures, and look-alike domains
Need to check a text instead? Use our general Scam Checker or search known senders in Scammer Lookup.
How to tell if an email is a scam (red flags)
- Urgent threats — account suspended, arrest, or shutoff unless you act immediately
- Payment by gift card, cryptocurrency, or wire (legitimate companies never ask this)
- Links that do not match the real company domain when you hover or long-press
- Generic greetings (“Dear customer”) instead of your name
- Unexpected attachments or “secure message” portals
Learn more: how to spot phishing emails · Gmail phishing guide · business email compromise
What to do if Scamil flags your email
- Do not reply, click links, or open attachments.
- Verify through the real company’s official app or website — not phone numbers or links in the email.
- Report the scam and read Get Help if you already paid or shared data.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if an email is a scam?
Copy the full email (headers + body), paste it into Scamil, and click Scan. We flag phishing language, payment traps, and header tricks in seconds.
Is Scamil email checker free?
Yes. Scamil is a free rule-based screener on ScamReporting.org. No account required; your paste is not stored.
Should I paste email headers?
Yes, when possible. Include From, Subject, and Reply-To lines — we check for display-name impersonation and Reply-To domain mismatches.
Does this replace Gmail or Outlook spam filters?
No. This is a second opinion before you reply or click. Keep your inbox filters enabled.
What if only the email body pasted without headers?
Body-only still works. We run all scam language patterns; header checks activate when From/Subject lines are present.