Who sent me this text message?
Type the sender exactly as your phone shows it: a name, a short number or a full phone number. The check runs in your browser.
A name or a number on the screen proves nothing
Scammers can make a text message show a brand’s name or someone else’s number (spoofing), and the fake can even land in the same conversation as the real messages. What gives a fake away is where its link goes.
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Which countries it covers
Works with senders from any country. Names are compared with the brands in NoCall’s SMS rules, which cover the brands scammers impersonate in the countries NoCall serves.
The check runs in your browser: the sender you type is not sent or saved.
Frequently asked questions
Can a scammer send a text message with a bank’s name?
Yes. Whoever sends the message chooses the sender name, so it can be faked (spoofing). That’s why the link in the message matters more than the name.
Why did the fake appear in the same conversation as the real messages?
Phones group messages by sender name. If a scammer uses the same name, the fake lands in the same conversation, which makes it look more credible.
Is a message from an ordinary mobile number always a scam?
No, but a message that says it’s from a company or an authority and comes from an ordinary number deserves extra caution. Look the number up in NoCall and never use the link to check.