HelpMeHowTo
Tiny tools that help you sanity‑check sketchy stuff.
No login · Runs in your browser · Not a guarantee of safety
Is this email sketchy?

Quick checklist for suspicious emails

Paste the email details and run through a short checklist of common phishing red flags. This tool can’t promise an email is safe — it just helps you slow down and think.

Use: weird invoices, “account alerts”, unexpected messages
Data: stays in your browser — nothing is sent to a server
Always follow your company’s security policy
If you can see the real address, paste it here.
Do not include passwords or highly sensitive data.
Checklist of common red flags
Helper tool only. When in doubt, don’t click — contact your IT/security team instead.
Risk assessment
Based on your checklist & text scan
Low obvious risk (still be careful)

Fill out the checklist and we’ll give you a rough risk level plus some reminders on what to do next. This is not a guarantee that an email is safe.

  • No major red flags selected yet.
Even if this tool shows “low risk”, an attacker could still be trying something subtle. If something feels off, don’t click links — go directly to the official website or use contact details you already trust.
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Sketchy emails: common questions

Can this tool guarantee an email is safe?
No. This page is only a helper to highlight common red flags like urgency, strange senders, or requests for sensitive information. Attackers constantly change tactics, and some phishing emails look very polished. Always follow your workplace security policy and when in doubt, treat the email as suspicious.
What are the biggest signs of a phishing email?
Some strong warning signs: unexpected password resets, account suspension threats, requests for money or gift cards, mismatched sender addresses, links that don’t match the real site, and attachments you weren’t expecting. If an email mixes urgency with requests for money or login details, slow down and verify it in another way.
Is it safe to paste an email here?
This tool runs entirely in your browser and doesn’t send what you type to a server. Still, avoid pasting extremely sensitive information. You never need to paste passwords or full card numbers here (or anywhere else).
What should I do if this page says “high risk”?
Don’t click any links or open attachments. If it claims to be from a company you use, go to the website directly by typing the address into your browser, or use a phone number or app you already know. At work, forward the email to your security / IT team using whatever process they recommend.