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Then Trust
Paste any suspicious link and know in seconds if it's safe or a scam.
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How Pehchano checks a link
Paste the link
Copy any suspicious URL from WhatsApp, SMS, email or social media and paste it in the checker above.
We run 12+ checks
Our engine checks the domain against scam databases, verifies SSL certificates, analyzes URL patterns and more.
Get your result
See a clear Safe, Suspicious or Scam verdict with a trust score out of 100 and detailed breakdown.
What Pehchano detects
Phishing websites
Fake login pages that steal your bank, email or social media credentials.
UPI and payment fraud
Links that trick you into sending money via UPI, Paytm, PhonePe or Google Pay.
Fake loan and job offers
Fraudulent websites offering instant loans, work-from-home jobs or easy money schemes.
Shortened scam URLs
Malicious links hidden behind URL shorteners like bit.ly, tinyurl and others.
Suspicious domain patterns
Newly registered domains, high-risk TLDs and domains impersonating trusted brands.
SSL and security issues
Websites without HTTPS, expired certificates or hostname mismatches that put your data at risk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pehchano free to use?
Yes. Pehchano is completely free for personal use. You can check up to 5 links per day without creating an account.
How does Pehchano detect scam links?
We run 12+ automated checks including scam database lookup, domain age verification, SSL certificate analysis, suspicious URL pattern detection, typosquatting checks and Google Safe Browsing integration.
Can I check WhatsApp and SMS links?
Yes. Simply copy the link from any WhatsApp message, SMS, email or social media post and paste it into Pehchano. We support all URL formats including shortened links.
Does Pehchano work for Indian scams?
Pehchano is built specifically for India. We detect India-specific fraud patterns including fake KYC pages, UPI fraud links, fake government portals, lottery scams and e-challan fraud.
What does the trust score mean?
The trust score ranges from 0 to 100. A score above 60 means the link appears safe. Between 30 and 60 means suspicious and needs caution. Below 30 means it is very likely a scam.
Is my data safe when I use Pehchano?
We do not store the links you check beyond anonymous analytics. We do not track your IP address and we never ask for personal information. Your privacy matters to us.
Protect yourself from online scams in India
Online fraud in India has grown rapidly with the rise of digital payments. Scammers use fake websites, phishing links and social engineering to steal money and personal information. Common scams include fake KYC verification links, fraudulent UPI payment requests, lottery and prize scams, fake e-challan websites and phishing pages that imitate banks like SBI, HDFC and ICICI. Pehchano helps you verify any suspicious link before you click. Whether you received a link on WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS or email, paste it here and get an instant safety verdict. Stay safe online.