Got a scary letter? Find out if it's real.

Scam and AI-generated letters, notices, and bills are everywhere. Pick what you received, paste the text or upload a photo of it, and get an instant read — legitimate, questionable, or likely scam — with the red flags and what to do next. We even check the sender's email domain for spoofing. Free. Nothing you submit is stored.

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IRS / tax noticeIs this IRS letter real or a scam?Cease & desist letterIs this cease & desist letter real or a bluff?Court summons / lawsuitIs this court summons real or a scam?Eviction noticeIs this eviction notice legal?Fake invoice / billing scamIs this invoice fake or a billing scam?Job offer / recruiter scamIs this job offer a scam?Debt collector letterIs this debt collector real or a scam?Phishing email / textIs this a phishing email or text?DMCA / copyright takedownIs your copyright strike fake or abusive?

Why this exists

Official-looking documents are designed to scare you into paying or reacting fast. A quick, private triage check helps you slow down and tell a real notice from a scam before you do anything. Is This Real? is a triage signal, not legal advice. Read how the check works and who's behind it →