Free · 55+ Detection Rules · Made in India 🇮🇳

Phishing Link Checker: Check if a Link Is Safe

Paste any suspicious URL and get a forensic verdict in 3 seconds. 55+ security checks across SSL, WHOIS, domain age, heuristic analysis, and brand impersonation.

3-second scan
55+ detection rules
96.75% accuracy
100% free, no login
Sample scan result
High Risk
83
Suspicious
47
Safe
12
google.com Verified safe · SSL valid
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55+ Detection Rules Results in 3 Seconds No Login Required Made in India 🇮🇳

PhishGuard is a free phishing link checker and malicious URL scanner that verifies any suspicious link in under 3 seconds. Paste any URL from WhatsApp, SMS, or email to instantly check if it's safe to click. Our tool runs 55+ security checks, SSL certificate validation, domain age, WHOIS lookup, blacklist scanning, and Indian brand impersonation detection, to catch fake SBI, HDFC, PayTM, IRCTC, and Aadhaar portals before they steal your data. Trusted across India as a free URL scanner with no login required.

SSL Validation Domain Age Check WHOIS Lookup Blacklist Scanning Brand Impersonation Detection

How PhishGuard's
Phishing Link Checker & Link Verifier Works

PhishGuard inspects domain age, SSL structure, and heuristic impersonation signals alongside blocklists to identify deceptive links.

01

Paste Any Suspicious Link

Copy any URL from WhatsApp, SMS, email, or social media and paste it into our free phishing link checker. No login or sign-up required.

02

Deep URL Forensic Analysis

Our malicious URL scanner runs 55+ simultaneous checks: domain age, SSL certificate, WHOIS data, blacklist lookup, heuristic analysis, and Indian brand impersonation detection.

03

Get Instant Safety Verdict

Within 3 seconds, PhishGuard identifies whether the link is Safe, Suspicious, or High Risk so you can proceed safely.

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10 free security tools built specifically for India's online ecosystem, free with no account required.

Detect These Phishing Links
& Online Scams in India

PhishGuard's URL scanner specifically detects these high-volume Indian cyber threats:

  • WhatsApp job offer scams: fake links promising easy money or government jobs
  • KYC update scams: fake SBI, HDFC, and ICICI portals designed to steal OTPs
  • UPI payment link fraud: fake PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay request pages
  • IRCTC fake booking sites: counterfeit railway booking portals stealing card payments
  • Aadhaar and PAN update scams: counterfeit government portals collecting identity details
70%
Rise in phishing attacks in India (2024)
₹1750Cr
Lost to cyber fraud in India annually
55+
Detection rules per scan
3s
Average time to check any phishing link

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Phishing Link Checker
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if a link is safe before clicking?
Copy the suspicious link (long-press on mobile → Copy Link), paste into PhishGuard and click Scan Now. Within 3 seconds you get a verdict, Safe, Suspicious, High Risk or Critical, with reasons. Works for WhatsApp, SMS, email and Telegram links.
Can it detect fake Indian bank & UPI sites?
Yes. PhishGuard flags impersonation of SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, PNB, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, BHIM, IRCTC, Aadhaar and 157+ Indian and global brands, including UPI payment scams and fake KYC pages.
How accurate is PhishGuard?
96.75% on Indian phishing patterns. It combines an XGBoost ML model, 55+ heuristic rules, WHOIS domain-age lookup, SSL verification and brand impersonation checks. Always verify critical decisions with a second source.
Does it scan shortened URLs (bit.ly, rb.gy, t.co)?
Yes. PhishGuard follows every redirect hop to the final destination, then runs all 55+ checks on that URL. You see the full redirect chain and final domain in the results.
What does a 'High Risk' result mean?
Multiple strong phishing indicators, new domain impersonating a brand, suspicious SSL, phishing-kit URL patterns. Do not visit, do not enter credentials, do not pay. Report to CERT-In or call 1930.
Is my scanned URL stored or shared?
URLs are used only for the security analysis. PhishGuard never sells or shares URL data with advertisers or brokers. Results are cached briefly for speed; signed-in users can view their own history.
Is PhishGuard completely free?
100% free. Built by Indian students for everyone in India. No login, no payment, no data collection beyond the scanned URL.
What should I do if a bank link is flagged?
Do not click it. Log in by typing your bank's URL directly or use the official app. Call your bank's helpline to verify. Real banks never send 'update KYC' or 'verify OTP' links via SMS or WhatsApp.
How do I report a phishing site in India?
Call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline, 24×7) or file at cybercrime.gov.in. Acting within the first hour maximises recovery chances. You can also flag it via PhishGuard's community report after scanning.

Found a suspicious link? Scan it free with PhishGuard or report to India's national cyber crime helpline: 1930 · cybercrime.gov.in