ScamSafe — Ireland's Scam Detection Tool

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How ScamSafe Works

Something doesn't feel right

You receive a text, email, WhatsApp message, or a phone call that makes you feel uneasy. Maybe it's from your bank, An Post, Revenue, or someone claiming to be your child – but something feels off.

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Take a screenshot, copy & paste the message, or describe what happened on the call. No account needed. Takes seconds.

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ScamSafe analyses the message using AI trained on real Irish scam patterns and gives you a plain-English verdict – along with exactly what to do next.

Scam of the Month

This month: DHL Fake Delivery Charge Scam — April 2026

Red flags of this scam

DHL never contacts customers by SMS asking for additional charges — any payment request by text is a red flag regardless of how official it looks
The link in the message is not a DHL official website — DHL's only genuine website is dhl.com. Never click links sent by text to track a parcel
The message creates urgency by claiming your parcel is "on hold" — this is a deliberate pressure tactic designed to make you act without thinking
The sender is an Irish mobile number (+353 89 614 4087) — legitimate courier companies never send delivery notifications from personal mobile numbers

ScamSafe Verdict Examples

High Risk

Most likely a scam

This message has multiple characteristics commonly associated with scams. We strongly recommend not clicking any links, calling any numbers, or sharing any personal details. Verify directly with the organisation using contact details from their official website.

Suspicious

Proceed with caution

This message has some characteristics that may be associated with scams. Exercise caution — do not click links or share personal details until you have verified this is genuine by contacting the organisation directly.

No Red Flags Detected

No obvious red flags found

No obvious red flags were detected in this message. However, ScamSafe cannot guarantee any message is safe. If you have any doubt, contact the organisation directly using details from their official website — never use contact details from the message itself.

What people are saying

I nearly fell for an An Post text asking me to pay a customs fee. Checked it on ScamSafe first and it came back High Risk straight away. Saved me from handing over my card details.

James

Dublin

Got a WhatsApp from what I thought was my son saying he had a new number and needed money urgently. Something felt off so I ran it through ScamSafe and it flagged it immediately. Really glad I checked.

Rob

Wexford

A text came in saying my bank account was suspended and to click a link. I used ScamSafe before doing anything and it told me exactly what to do. Couldn't believe how quick and clear it was.

Sinead

Galway

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