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Phishing Detector
This free phishing detector guide helps you spot impersonation, suspicious links, and urgent requests before you hand over passwords or payment details. Here's how to catch phishing — and how NetArmature helps.
How phishing works
Most phishing attempts follow the same basic playbook:
The message looks like it's from your bank, a delivery company, a well-known brand, or even a coworker.
"Your account will be suspended," "confirm now," "unusual activity detected" — designed to make you act before you think.
The link looks close to the real domain, or is hidden behind a redirect or shortener.
A fake login page, a request to "verify" your card number, or a one-time code they ask you to read back to them.
Before you click
- Hover over (or long-press) the link to preview the real destination first.
- Check the sender's actual email address or number, not just the display name.
- Remember: legitimate companies won't ask for your full password or card number by email, text, or chat.
- When unsure, check the link with NetArmature instead of clicking it directly.
Related checks
Quick questions
Yes — phishing is common over SMS ("smishing"), WhatsApp, social media DMs, and even QR codes, not just email.
Don't enter any passwords or payment details if you haven't already. If you did, change that password immediately and check your account activity — see our guide on what to do if you already sent money or shared information.
It is a set of checks for impersonation, urgency, suspicious links, and requests for passwords, payment details, or one-time codes before you respond.
No. A detector can highlight warning signs, but verify the sender and destination independently before signing in or sharing information.