About ScamDekho

1. Who We Are

ScamDekho is a free online scam detection platform built and operated by Himanshu Mishra, based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Our website is available at scamdekho.in.

We are an independent platform — not affiliated with any bank, government body, telecom operator, or financial institution. ScamDekho is a public-interest tool designed specifically for Indian internet users who need a simple, fast, and reliable way to verify suspicious content before they become victims of fraud.

No login is required to use our core services. ScamDekho is, and will always remain, free for individual users.

2. Why ScamDekho Exists

India is experiencing rapid growth in digital payments, online shopping, remote work, and social media usage. Unfortunately, this growth has been accompanied by a sharp rise in cybercrime. Every day, thousands of Indian users receive phishing links, fake job offers, UPI payment requests, WhatsApp scam messages, OTP fraud attempts, and impersonation calls designed to look completely legitimate.

The biggest problem is not a lack of intelligence — it is that modern scams are engineered to deceive. Fraudulent websites now mimic real banks. Fake job offer letters carry real company logos. Payment fraud messages use the language of urgency to bypass common sense.

ScamDekho was created to give ordinary people a tool to pause, verify, and stay safe.

Common Scams in India That We Help Detect

• UPI refund and overpayment scams
• Fake job offers and fraudulent employment letters
• WhatsApp and SMS phishing messages
• Bank KYC update fraud
• Courier and customs clearance scams
• Fake e-commerce websites and shopping fraud
• OTP theft and screen-sharing scams
• Fake government scheme links and lottery fraud

Most victims only realize the fraud after money has already been transferred. ScamDekho is designed to help users catch these threats before that happens.

3. Our Mission

Our mission is to make scam detection simple, free, and accessible to every Indian internet user — regardless of their technical background.

• Reduce financial losses from online fraud
• Improve cybersecurity awareness across India
• Provide instant, AI-powered risk analysis in plain language
• Help users make informed decisions before sharing money or personal information
• Encourage responsible and safe digital behaviour

We believe cybersecurity should not require technical expertise. It should be available to everyone — students, working professionals, small business owners, homemakers, and senior citizens alike.

4. What ScamDekho Does

ScamDekho offers a suite of free tools to help you verify suspicious content before acting on it:

Message Scam Checker

Paste any suspicious SMS, WhatsApp message, or email text and receive an instant analysis of whether the message contains known scam patterns, phishing language, or fraud indicators.

Website / URL Checker

Submit any link or website URL to check whether it is legitimate, suspicious, or a known phishing site. Our tool evaluates domain age, reputation, SSL status, and URL structure.

Screenshot Scam Checker

Upload a screenshot of a suspicious message, payment notification, or offer letter. Our system extracts and analyses the text content to identify fraud signals.

UPI & QR Code Checker

Verify UPI IDs and QR codes before completing any payment. Detect suspicious merchant names, unregistered IDs, and patterns associated with payment fraud.

Job Offer Letter Checker

Upload or paste the text of a job offer letter to detect signs of fake recruitment scams, including suspicious company names, unrealistic salary claims, and advance fee requests.

5. How ScamDekho Works

ScamDekho uses a hybrid detection system that combines cybersecurity logic with artificial intelligence-powered text analysis. When you submit content for analysis, our system evaluates it across multiple dimensions:

• Domain reputation checks: We evaluate the age, registration details, and known reputation of URLs and domains.
• Suspicious URL pattern detection: Our system identifies lookalike domains, deceptive subdomains, and URL structures commonly associated with phishing.
• Urgency and fear-based language analysis: Scam messages typically use psychological pressure to force quick decisions. Our AI detects this language.
• Indian fraud keyword mapping: We maintain a continuously updated database of phrases, keywords, and patterns specific to Indian cyber fraud.
• Payment manipulation patterns: We detect language designed to confuse users into sending money or approving fraudulent payment requests.
• Impersonation detection: Our tools identify attempts to impersonate banks, government agencies, delivery companies, and employers.

Results are delivered in simple, plain-language verdicts:

Safe • Suspicious • High Risk

No technical knowledge is required to understand or act on these results.

6. Focus on Indian Cyber Fraud

Unlike generic global scam checkers, ScamDekho is specifically trained and optimised for the fraud patterns most common in India. Our detection systems are regularly updated to reflect the evolving landscape of Indian cybercrime, including:

• UPI refund and overpayment scams targeting small business owners and individuals
• Fake recruitment scams impersonating large Indian and multinational companies
• India Post and courier-related phishing SMS campaigns
• KYC update fraud messages impersonating banks and telecom operators
• Fake government benefit and subsidy scheme links
• OTP harvesting through fake customer care calls

ScamDekho is built in India, for India — with an understanding of local languages, fraud patterns, and the digital behaviours of Indian users.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

User privacy is a core priority at ScamDekho. We are committed to transparency about how we handle your data.

• No login or registration is required to use our core scam checking tools.
• Content you submit for analysis is processed in real-time and is not stored permanently.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
• We comply with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your information, please read our Privacy Policy.

8. Advertising on ScamDekho

ScamDekho is a free platform and is supported by advertising revenue. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This allows us to keep all our scam detection tools completely free for users.

Advertisements displayed on ScamDekho are served by Google and its advertising partners. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

We do not endorse the products or services advertised on our website. Advertisements are clearly distinguished from our editorial content. If you see an advertisement that appears suspicious or misleading, please contact us.

For more information about how advertising works on ScamDekho, please see our Privacy Policy — Google AdSense section.

9. Our Commitment

ScamDekho is committed to the following principles:

• Always free: Our core scam detection tools will remain free for individual users.
• No misleading content: We provide honest, impartial risk assessments based on our detection systems.
• Continuous improvement: We regularly update our fraud databases and AI models to stay ahead of new scam patterns.
• Supporting Indian users: Our platform is designed for the specific needs, languages, and fraud risks faced by Indian internet users.
• Encouraging cyber safety: Beyond detection tools, we publish educational content through our blog to help users understand and avoid online fraud.
• Transparency: We are clear about who we are, how our tools work, how our platform is funded, and how we handle your data.

If people can verify faster, they can lose less.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or wish to report a scam, you can reach us at:

Himanshu Mishra
Doing business as ScamDekho
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005, India
Email: [email protected]

For scam reports, use our Report Scam feature on the homepage. For officially reporting cybercrime in India, visit the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at cybercrime.gov.in or call the helpline 1930.