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A lightning-fast second opinion before you click, reply, or send money.
Paste a suspicious email, text, or message. Secure Sidekick checks for common scam warning signs and explains what to do next in plain English.
Official scam-awareness resources
Other trusted public resources.
Public scam-awareness resources
Secure Sidekick is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations. These links are provided as public educational resources.
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Avoid private details
Never paste passwords, SSNs, or bank account numbers.
Guidance, not guarantees
We help spot warning signs so you can make safer choices.
Message Checker
Copy and paste the message you want checked
You can paste an email, text message, or social media message. Do not paste passwords, bank numbers, or Social Security numbers.
Includes 5 free message checks.
Do not paste passwords, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or other sensitive personal details.
1. Paste the message
Copy and paste the email, text, or message that feels suspicious.
2. Get a clear review
Secure Sidekick explains warning signs without confusing technical language.
3. Know what to do next
Get calm, practical steps before you click, reply, call, or send money.
Built for peace of mind
A personal note
I built this because people I care about kept getting suspicious texts and emails.
It can be hard to know what is real when a message looks official, urgent, or scary. I wanted Secure Sidekick to give everyday people a calm second opinion before clicking links, replying, calling numbers, or sending money.
Michael Litchfield, Founder of Secure Sidekick
Common scams we can help check
Secure Sidekick can review many types of suspicious messages and explain the warning signs.
Fake bank alerts
Messages claiming your account is locked or needs urgent verification.
Package delivery scams
Texts pretending to be from USPS, UPS, FedEx, or other delivery services.
Grandparent scams
Messages pretending to be a loved one who urgently needs money or gift cards.
Fake subscription notices
Emails claiming Netflix, Apple, Amazon, or PayPal accounts will be canceled.
Government imposters
Messages pretending to be from the IRS, Medicare, or law enforcement.
Suspicious payment requests
Requests involving cryptocurrency, gift cards, or unusual payment links.
Peace of mind for less than a cup of coffee.
Simple protection for people who want a second opinion before responding to suspicious messages.
Start with 5 free message checks.
Starter Plan
per month
- • 50 message safety checks per month
- • Plain-English scam explanations
- • Clear next steps
- • Built for non-technical users
Questions people ask
Is this only for email scams?
No. You can check suspicious emails, text messages, social media messages, or letters.
Can Secure Sidekick guarantee a message is safe?
No service can guarantee that. Secure Sidekick looks for warning signs and gives practical guidance so you can make a safer decision.
Should I paste private information?
No. Do not paste passwords, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or other highly sensitive information.
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants a calm second opinion before clicking links, replying to suspicious messages, or sending money.