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[H1] Nervous or anxious about scams?
With Backgrounder™, you can verify messages, websites, businesses, and online interactions fast so you and your family can stay safe from scams and fraud. And when you need that extra support, our human security experts are always there to help remediate... just be sure.I'm Carmen, I can check if something is a scam. Try me for free!Ask Carmen™ and try for free!Is this a scam?Is this website safe?Is this email real?
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[H2] See how it works
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[H2] If something seems off, start here.
If you've been targeted or spotted something suspicious, share the details so we can investigate and help you navigate next steps.
[H3] Think You Have Been Scammed?
Submit screenshots, numbers, messages, or links. We'll review it and help determine the risk.
[H3] See something suspicious?
Share anything you've seen online or offline. Get verification in under 30 seconds.
[H3] Worried about a loved one?
If someone you know lost money or shared personal information, tell us what happened. We'll guide you through safe next steps.Just be sure!Try for free
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[H2] Healing doesn’t stop at fraud detection
Harm doesn’t stop with financial loss. People deserve a safe space to take care of their wellbeing and address the emotional harm caused by fraud and scams. This is why Backgrounder and Give an Hour teamed up to provide free peer support to victims of financial fraud and their loved ones.Learn More & Access Support
[H2] Why checking early matters
0%of scams start with a message from someone pretending to be trustworthy0%of adults take at least one step to verify scams. However, these methods are often ineffective0%of scam attempts use reused photos or phone numbers$0MBusiness email compromise causes over 100 million dollars in daily losses worldwide
[H2] Find help for the most common scam types
Backgrounder™ checks people, messages, offers, and situations across every major scam category.
[H3] Romance Scams
When someone seems perfect too fast, check the truth.
[H3] Investment Scams
Big returns shouldn't require blind faith.
[H3] Business Email Compromise
Fake wire instructions, vendor invoice fraud, CEO impersonation.
[H3] Online Shopping and Timeshare Scams
Fake stores, upfront fees, and counterfeit sellers are everywhere.
[H3] Tech Support Scams
Real tech support never pressures you or demands gift cards.
[H3] Impersonations and Fake Accounts
Same photos. Different motives. Check the real identity.
[H3] Bank and Advance Fee Fraud
If you have to pay to get paid, it's a scam.
[H3] Sextortion and Online Extortion
One message can spiral fast. Get help right away.
[H3] IRL and Local Scams
Verify contractors, landlords, buyers, or anyone you meet offline.A family member thought they were on the phone with their bank and it seemed off. Backgrounder helped us quickly confirm it was someone impersonating their bank — we didn’t transact. We almost lost $50,000.— Landon WinkelvossWhy I started BackgrounderI do a lot of shopping online these days and scams are everywhere. Backgrounder regularly identifies fraudulent stores so I can shop in peace and not waste time.— Pam LeopoldBackgrounder’s first customer
[H2] Frequently asked questions
What is Backgrounder™ and how does it work?Backgrounder helps you verify if someone you are communicating with is who they claim to be. Simply paste a message, upload a screenshot, or describe the situation and we will run a quick check.We combine AI technology with experienced human security researchers to verify suspicious messages, profiles, offers, and websites. Scams create urgency, emotional pressure, and confusion—our goal is to give you clarity and confidence before you act.Learn how it worksIs my information kept private?Yes, your privacy is our top priority and we use industry-standard security practices to ensure our systems are safe. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on how we collect, use, and share your data.Read our Privacy PolicyHow accurate are the scam detection results?Our AI-powered system has been trained on millions of scam patterns and achieves high accuracy rates. However, we always recommend using your own judgment alongside our analysis.From a technical standpoint, we reduce false positives by constantly testing the system in two ways: with real people and with simulated scenarios.Real users (including our own team) submit messages, files, and screenshots, which are run through the same analysis process our customers use. At the same time, we run automated tests that generate realistic scam and non-scam scenarios—sometimes with attachments, sometimes without.These tests check that the system correctly identifies the type of scam (if there is one), pulls out the right details, reaches the right conclusion (scam or not), and assigns appropriate confidence scores based on the signals it finds.These components are being improved over time and the previous searches are used to reproduce and then verify that the various components in the analysis pipeline are in fact improving over time.Learn more about our methodology in our FAQs.Still have questions?Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please chat with our friendly team.Get in TouchTrusted and accredited
[H2] Don't just take our word for it.
We're a BBB Accredited Business with real reviews on Google and Trustpilot from the people we've helped spot scams and stay safe.
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BBB Rating: A-As of 6/12/2026NPGoogle“I had a suspicious settlement email escalated to a human — they confirmed it and gave me real peace of mind.”

[H1] Get in touch
Have a question, need help, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you. We typically respond within 24–48 hours during business days (Monday–Friday, 9AM–6PM EST). Emergency requests are prioritized. Premium members receive priority support and faster response times.
[H2] Send us a message
Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.Emailsupport@backgrounder.comResponse Time24-48 hoursWe typically respond within 24-48 hours during business days. Premium members receive priority support with faster response times.Quick HelpBrowse our FAQJoin Our CommunitySign upEmergencyIf in immediate danger, call 911 first. For urgent scam help, create an account to escalate.
[H2] How Backgrounder Can Help
Backgrounder provides AI-powered scam detection backed by experienced security researchers. Whether you have received a suspicious message, encountered a questionable online profile, or need help verifying a business, our team is here to assist. We offer free quick checks for basic verification and premium plans with dedicated investigator support for complex cases.Our platform helps individuals and families protect themselves from romance scams, phishing attacks, business fraud, identity theft, and extortion. Every case is handled with confidentiality and care. Reach out using the form above and our team will get back to you promptly.

[H1] Privacy policy
Effective February 24, 2026At Backgrounder, we built this platform for one simple reason: scams create confusion, pressure, and fear. People deserve clarity before they act. Backgrounder helps individuals, families, executives, and small businesses verify suspicious messages, profiles, websites, payment requests, and other interactions that don’t feel right. We combine fast AI analysis with experienced human security researchers so you can make informed decisions with confidence.Backgrounder, Inc. (“Backgrounder,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have when using our website, platform, and related services (the “Services”).We believe privacy, transparency, and user control should be standard, especially in moments when trust feels uncertain. If you ever have questions about how your information is handled, we encourage you to reach out.
[H2] 1. What Information We Collect
We collect Personal Data relating to you through your interaction with our Services and information we may receive from Other Sources, such as our trusted security and safety partners to protect safety and prevent fraud, abuse, and other threats to our Services, and from marketing or advertising vendors who provide us with information about potential customers of our business services.Categories of Personal Information We CollectCategories of Sources of Personal InformationBusiness Purpose for Collection of Personal InformationIdentifiers. For example: Name, Date of Birth, Social Media Account Information, Profile Data, IP Address.Directly from You or Your use of the Service; Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies; Third Parties (such as affiliates, agents, service providers and other users)Developing, Improving, and Providing the Service, Identification, Communications, Marketing, Analytics, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Account Profile Information. For example: Email Address, Home Address, Billing Address, Phone Number.Directly from You or Your use of the Service; Third Parties (such as affiliates, agents, service providers and other users)Developing, Improving, and Providing the Service, Identification, Communicating with You, Marketing, Analytics, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Commercial Information. For example: Transaction Data including services offered, considered, or purchased.Directly from You or Your use of the Service.Developing, Improving, and Providing the Service, Identification, Communications, Marketing, Analytics, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Sensitive Personal Information. For example: health related data, or biometric data to assist with scam detection.Directly from You or Your use of the Service.Providing the Service.Financial Data/Payment Information. For example: Credit card or other financial account information.Directly from You or Your use of the Service; Third Parties (such as affiliates, agents, service providers and other users)Improving and Providing the Service, Identification, Communications, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Internet or Device Activities. This may include Information from Cookies. For example: IP address, Browser type, Operating system, Access dates and times, Interaction logs.Directly from You or Your use of the Service; Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies; Third Parties (such as affiliates, agents, service providers and other users)Developing, Improving, and Providing the Service, Identification, Communications, Marketing, Analytics, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Geolocation Information. Your approximate or precise location.Directly from You or Your use of the Service; Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies; Third Parties (such as affiliates, agents, service providers and other users)Developing, Improving, and Providing the Service, Identification, Communications, Marketing, Analytics, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Customer Support Interactions.Directly from You or Your use of the Service; Service Providers; Third Parties (such as affiliates)Providing and Improving the Service, Identification, Communications, Marketing, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.Platform Communications. Communication Information (e.g., your name, contact information, and the contents of any communications).Directly from You, Your use of the Service, and Users with whom you communicateDeveloping, Improving, and Providing the Service, Security, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Obligations.
[H2] 2. How We Use Data
Backgrounder uses personal data only to operate, secure, and improve the service, and not for advertising, resale, or AI model training.Provide and Maintain the Service. Backgrounder uses the personal data you submit (e.g., screenshots, links, descriptions, contact details) to analyze suspicious activity and deliver scam assessments. We also use identifiers (name, email, phone) and conversation history to run your account and communicate with you.To Detect and Prevent Scams and Fraud. Backgrounder uses both your case submissions and scammer-related data to detect fraud patterns and prevent malicious activity. This includes using scammer names, emails, phone numbers, domains, and communications.To Improve the Service (But Not Using Your Personal Data). Backgrounder improves its systems using: Scammer data only, for model training, aggregated or de-identified information, not personal data.To Communicate With You About Your Account or Case. Backgrounder uses your identifiers (name, email, phone) and conversation data to send: Case status updates, Service-related communications, account notices.To Process Payments Securely (via Stripe). If you subscribe, your payment information is used only to complete the transaction.To Comply With Legal Requirements. Backgrounder may use or disclose personal data only when legally required, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.To Respond to Your Requests. If you direct Backgrounder to report a scam, your conversation data may be shared with authorities or partners at your request.
[H2] 3. When We Disclose Personal Data
We disclose your Personal Data in the following circumstances:Vendors and Service Providers. To assist us in meeting business operations needs and to perform certain services and functions, we disclose Personal Data to vendors and service providers, including providers of hosting services, customer service vendors, cloud services, content delivery services, support and safety services, email communication software, web analytics services, payment and transaction processors, search and shopping providers, marketing service providers, and information technology providers. We also work with service providers who help us with age and identity verification. Based on our instructions, these parties will access, process, or store Personal Data only in the course of performing their duties to us.Business Transfers. If we are involved in strategic transactions, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, or transition of service to another provider (collectively, a “Transaction”), your Personal Data may be disclosed in the diligence process with counterparties and others assisting with the Transaction and transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of that Transaction along with other assets.Government Authorities or Other Third Parties. We may share your Personal Data, including information about your interaction with our Services, with government authorities, industry peers, or other third parties in compliance with the law (i) if required to do so to comply with a legal obligation, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, (ii) to protect and defend our rights or property, (iii) if we determine, in our sole discretion, that there is a violation of our terms, policies, or the law; (iv) to detect or prevent fraud or other illegal activity; (v) to protect the safety, security, and integrity of our products, employees, users, or the public, or (vi) to protect against legal liability.Business Account Administrators. When you subscribe, the administrators of that account may access and control your Backgrounder account, including being able to access your content. In addition, if you create an account using an email address belonging to your employer or another organization, we may share the fact that you have an account and certain account information, such as your email address, with your employer or organization to, for example, enable you to be added to their business account.Other Users and Third Parties You Interact or Share Information With. Certain Services allow you to interact or share information (like scam reports) with other users or third parties. Information you share with third-party partners is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, and you should make sure you understand those terms and policies before sharing information with them.
[H2] 4. What Data We Retain
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including providing our Services, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes.We retain information related to suspected scammers (such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, domains, and associated communications) only for as long as needed to provide the service or as required by applicable law.Backgrounder does not store payment card information. All payment information is processed and retained by Stripe in accordance with its PCI-compliant security practices.We do not train AI models on your personal data or personal details contained in your submissions. Any model training is limited to confirmed scammer data.
[H2] 5. Your Rights
Users have the following rights regarding their personal information, which they may exercise by contacting support@backgrounder.com.Depending on where you live, you may have certain statutory rights in relation to your Personal Data. For example, you may have the right to:Access your Personal Data and information relating to how it is processedRectify or update your Personal DataTransfer your Personal Data to a third party (right to data portability)Withdraw your consent where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processingLodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
[H2] 6. How We Interact with Children
Our Services are not directed to, or intended for, children under 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you have reason to believe that a child under 13 has provided Personal Data to Backgrounder through the Services, please email us at support@backgrounder.com. We will investigate any notification and, if appropriate, delete the Personal Data from our systems. Users between 13 and 18 must have permission from their parent or guardian to use our Services.
[H2] 7. How We Protect Your Data
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect Personal Data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no Internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error free. Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what information you provide to the Services. In addition, we are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Service, or third-party websites.
[H2] 8. Additional U.S. State Disclosures
The following table provides additional information about the categories of Personal Data we collect and how we use and disclose that information. You can read more about the Personal Data we collect, where we collect it, how we use Personal Data, when we disclose Personal Data, and how we retain Personal Data in the Sections above.Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, you may have the following privacy rights in relation to your Personal Data:The right to know information about our processing of your Personal Data, including the right to access your Personal Data, often in a portable format;The right to correct your Personal Data; andThe right to be free from retaliation relating to the exercise of any of your privacy rights.We do not “sell” Personal Data or “share” Personal Data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising, and we do not process Personal Data for “targeted advertising” purposes (as those terms are defined under state privacy laws).Global Privacy Control. We recognize the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request under California, Colorado, and Connecticut privacy laws. When we detect a GPC signal from your browser, we automatically disable analytics tracking and data sharing for your session. You can enable GPC in your browser settings or by installing a GPC-compatible browser extension. Learn more at globalprivacycontrol.org.Exercising Your Rights. You can exercise privacy rights described in this section by submitting a request through support@backgrounder.com.Verification. In order to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, change, or deletion, we may require you to verify your credentials before you can submit a request to know, correct, or delete Personal Data. If you do not have an account with us, or if we suspect fraudulent or malicious activity, we may ask you to provide additional Personal Data for verification. If we cannot verify your identity, we will not be able to honor your request.Authorized Agents. Depending upon where you reside, you may also submit a rights request through an authorized agent. If you do so, the agent must present authority to act on your behalf, such as signed written permission, and you may also be required to independently verify your identity with us. Authorized agent requests can be submitted to support@backgrounder.com.Appeals. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to appeal a decision we make relating to requests to exercise your rights. To appeal a decision, please send your request to support@backgrounder.com.Category of Personal DataUse of Personal DataDisclosure of Personal DataWe collect the following information, as described above:Identifiers, such as your name, contact details, IP address, and other device identifiersCommercial information, such as your transaction historyNetwork activity information, such as how you interact with our Services, including Log Data, Usage Data, and information about the device you use to access the ServicesContent, including your prompts and content you upload to the Services and interactions and messages with other usersCommunication Information, s

[H1] Backgrounder™ 101
Scammers use pressure, urgency, and emotion to manipulate you into acting fast. Backgrounder gives you back control—helping you get clear, fast answers when something online or in real life doesn't feel right, so you can make safer decisions with confidence.
[H2] How Backgrounder works
Using the platform is easy and safe: you share what's concerning you, and within seconds, you'll understand what's really going on. Carmen and our team of security researchers are here to help you regain clarity and power before you respond, engage, or send money.01
[H3] Ask Carmen™
Run a Quick Check in under 30 seconds: Share anything that concerns you, a suspicious text, website, profile, phone number, email address, crypto wallet, payment request, or screenshot.
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[H3] Get Results Instantly
Carmen analyzes it instantly and delivers a clear report explaining:Is this legitimate or a scam?Why? The specific red flags and tactics she's identifiedWhat should you do next? Actionable steps tailored to your situation
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[H3] Create your account
To unlock your free report, create an account and you can use Carmen for free.
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[H3] Run Quick Checks
After you create an account, continue to run queries with Carmen.You can run up to 5 Quick Checks for free per month. Upgrade to a paid Individual plan if you need more!Each New Check opens a case in a chat that you can easily access and refer back to under the Open Cases tab.Each case will automatically close out in 7 days. But don't worry, you can always access your information and chat history with an active account.
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[H2] Stay one step ahead of scams
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