Nervous or anxious about scams?
With Backgrounder™, you can verify messages, people, businesses, and online interactions fast so you and your family can stay safe from scams and fraud. And when you need that extra support, our human security experts are always there to help remediate... just be sure.
I'm Carmen, I can check if something is a scam. Try me for free!
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If something seems off, start here.
If you've been targeted or spotted something suspicious, share the details so we can investigate and help you navigate next steps.
Think You Have Been Scammed?
Submit screenshots, numbers, messages, or links. We'll review it and help determine the risk.
See something suspicious?
Share anything you've seen online or offline. Get verification in under 30 seconds.
Worried about a loved one?
If someone you know lost money or shared personal information, tell us what happened. We'll guide you through safe next steps.
Just be sure!
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Healing doesn’t stop at fraud detection
Harm doesn’t stop with financial loss. People deserve a safe space to take care of their wellbeing and address the emotional harm caused by fraud and scams. This is why Backgrounder and Give an Hour teamed up to provide free peer support to victims of financial fraud and their loved ones.
Why checking early matters
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of scams start with a message from someone pretending to be trustworthy
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of adults take at least one step to verify scams. However, these methods are often ineffective
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of scam attempts use reused photos or phone numbers
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Business email compromise causes over 100 million dollars in daily losses worldwide
Find help for the most common scam types
Backgrounder™ checks people, messages, offers, and situations across every major scam category.
Romance Scams
When someone seems perfect too fast, check the truth.
Investment Scams
Big returns shouldn't require blind faith.
Business Email Compromise
Fake wire instructions, vendor invoice fraud, CEO impersonation.
Online Shopping and Timeshare Scams
Fake stores, upfront fees, and counterfeit sellers are everywhere.
Tech Support Scams
Real tech support never pressures you or demands gift cards.
Impersonations and Fake Accounts
Same photos. Different motives. Check the real identity.
Bank and Advance Fee Fraud
If you have to pay to get paid, it's a scam.
Sextortion and Online Extortion
One message can spiral fast. Get help right away.
IRL and Local Scams
Verify contractors, landlords, buyers, or anyone you meet offline.
A family member thought they were on the phone with their bank and it seemed off. Backgrounder helped us quickly confirm it was someone impersonating their bank — we didn’t transact. We almost lost $50,000.
— Landon Winkelvoss
Why I started Backgrounder
I do a lot of shopping online these days and scams are everywhere. Backgrounder regularly identifies fraudulent stores so I can shop in peace and not waste time.
— Pam Leopold
Backgrounder’s first customer
Frequently asked questions
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