HOW IT WORKS
KIWISCAN • NZ SCAM CHECKER

Verify any text or link in 3 simple steps.

We stripped away the complexity. No account needed. No personal details required. Just fast, NZ-focused checks to help you decide what to do next.

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The 3-step process

Copy, paste, scan — then follow the recommended safety steps.

Step 01

Copy the message

Copy the suspicious text, email snippet, or link. If it’s a screenshot, upload it on the KiwiScan tool page.

Tip: If it includes a link, don’t click it — copy it.
Step 02

Paste into KiwiScan

Paste your message into the box and press Scan Now. KiwiScan checks NZ scam patterns, urgency language, and risky links.

Private by default — no account required.
Step 03

Get a clear result

You’ll get a risk level (LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH), the likely scam type, plus exactly what to do next in plain English.

You’ll also see official reporting/support links when relevant.

What KiwiScan checks

Designed for NZ scam behaviour — not generic internet advice.

Link risk signals

  • Suspicious domains and weird endings (TLDs)
  • Shortened/masked links
  • Phishing-style path words like “verify”, “login”, “update”
  • Brand mismatch (message claims bank/IRD/NZTA but domain is unrelated)

Scam intent patterns

  • Urgency and pressure tactics
  • Payment demands, fees, crypto transfer prompts
  • Credential requests (logins, “verification”, codes)
  • NZ-specific scam templates (NZTA tolls, courier, IRD, telcos)

NZ reality checks

  • Does the scenario make sense for NZ systems?
  • Common local brand impersonations
  • “Looks official” formatting traps
  • Safer alternatives (official apps / typed URLs)

Actionable next steps

  • What not to do (don’t reply, don’t click, don’t pay)
  • What to do now (bank/app checks, contact official support)
  • Official reporting options (when relevant)
  • Clear “safe vs suspicious” guidance

Privacy-first by design

KiwiScan is built to help Kiwis without collecting unnecessary info.

No accounts

No sign-ups. No profiles. Just scan and get guidance.

Safety blocks

If you paste sensitive info (like card numbers or OTP codes), KiwiScan can block scans for your safety.

Clear next steps

You’ll always get practical guidance and official options, not vague advice.

READY TO CHECK A MESSAGE?

Run a scan in seconds.

If something feels off, trust that instinct — verify it with KiwiScan.

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