NordVPN has rolled out a free scam text checker designed to help users spot phishing, fraud, and other suspicious messages before they click, reply, or share personal information. The NordVPN Scam Checker tool is available without an account or subscription, and it works with both pasted text and uploaded screenshots.
The new checker scans messages for signs of trouble by extracting URLs, email addresses, and phone numbers, then comparing them against known malicious databases. It also uses an AI-powered algorithm to look for common scam patterns, including urgency and scare tactics. NordVPN says the tool can analyze text from SMS, email, and social media messages, and it currently supports English.
Scams are getting hard to spot and NordVPN says the tool was built to help users who may not immediately recognize a message as fraudulent, especially as AI makes phishing attempts look more polished and believable. The checker can review up to five email addresses or URLs and five phone numbers per scan, and it supports .jpg and .png screenshots up to 10MB.
“AI has made phishing and scam messages significantly harder to spot. The days when a poorly written email was an obvious red flag are gone. Scammers can now generate polished, personalized messages at scale, which is why we built this tool to give people a simple way to check any message they’re unsure about,” says Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN.
For those who want more protection than a one-off manual scan, NordVPN is also promoting its current deal: up to 74% off plus an Amazon Gift Card on eligible 2-year Plus, Complete, or Prime plans. Pricing starts at $3.39 per month, down from $11.59 per month, and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee.
NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro feature is included in selected plans and is designed to block malicious downloads, phishing sites, ads, and trackers automatically. The scam checker is the free option for everyone, while Threat Protection Pro is the always-on layer for subscribers who want more continuous coverage.
If you receive a sketchy email, text, or DM, NordVPN’s new scam checker gives you a fast way to take a second look before you act. And if you are already thinking about a VPN upgrade, the current discount makes this a good time to make a change.