WhatsApp safety
WhatsApp Scam Checker
Use this when a message asks someone to click, pay, install, forward, call a number, share an OTP, or act urgently.
what it looks for
- Urgency, threats, prize claims, fake job scripts, and forwarded-warning language
- OTP, UPI PIN, remote-access, APK install, and payment-pressure requests
- Suspicious domains, short links, WhatsApp-only support numbers, and brand impersonation
- Whether the safest action is ignore, verify elsewhere, block, report, or secure accounts
The public page does not automate WhatsApp, message strangers, verify phone-number ownership, or pretend to identify the sender. It prepares the suspicious text for a user-reviewed WhatsApp draft.
what it can’t tell you
- It cannot confirm the real sender behind a phone number.
- It cannot inspect media files on this public page.
- A message can be risky even if it uses polished language.
safer next steps
- 1Do not reply with OTPs, UPI PINs, passwords, card details, Aadhaar, or PAN.
- 2Do not install APKs or remote-access apps from a chat request.
- 3Forward the suspicious item to Kaval on WhatsApp for a deeper product check.
a simple way to check it
Forward the item
Send Kaval the exact WhatsApp text, screenshot, image, voice note, or link.
Risk pattern is identified
Kaval checks for known scam scripts, unsafe link signals, payment pressure, and impersonation cues.
Evidence is summarized
The answer explains which signal matters and whether the message matches a common fraud pattern.
You get the next move
Kaval tells you whether to ignore, verify elsewhere, block, secure accounts, or report the incident.
good to know
Built for forwards, screenshots, links, and voice notes
A risky WhatsApp message is rarely just text. It may be a shortened link, a fake bank screenshot, a copied news claim, or a voice note telling everyone to act quickly. Kaval reads the item in context instead of treating every forward the same way.
Useful for an uncertain moment
The safest response is often a simple pause. Forward the message, get the risk pattern, and decide on the next move before replying.
Focused on action, not just labels
A scam assessment is only useful when it tells you what to do next. The answer separates "do not click," "verify in the official app," "call your bank," "report this," and "safe to ignore."
questions people ask
Can I check a WhatsApp forward without opening the link?
Yes. Paste the text and URL as received. Kaval can flag suspicious wording and URL signals before you click anything.
What is the fastest rule for WhatsApp scams?
If the message asks for an OTP, UPI PIN, APK install, remote-access app, urgent payment, or login through a link, stop and verify through an official channel.
Can Kaval check a WhatsApp forward without me opening the link?
Yes. You can paste or forward the message and URL. Kaval can inspect the link and surrounding message signals before you click it.
What should I do if a WhatsApp message asks for OTP or UPI PIN?
Treat it as dangerous. Do not share OTPs or UPI PINs with anyone. Use the official bank, wallet, or app support channel if you need to verify the issue.
Can I use Kaval for a message someone sent me?
Yes. Paste or forward the message, call script, screenshot, or payment request you are unsure about, then review the suggested next step.