Hey Fishy is a free, independent scam checker for everyone, built so a worried parent or grandparent can get a clear answer in seconds. It is not part of any bank, phone company or security brand.
How a check works
- Our own scam rules look for the signs every scam shares: rushing you, asking for money, codes or gift cards, and links that pretend to be a company.
- An AI model reads the message too and explains what it sees in plain words.
- If our rules are sure it’s a scam, the AI can’t talk us out of it. When we’re unsure, we say “be careful” and tell you how to check safely.
How Hey Fishy pays for itself
Checks are free. A family plan for the coming iPhone app (shared safe word, alerts for the people you look after) will pay the bills.
Hey Fishy can be wrong
No checker is perfect, which is why every answer shows its reasons. If a message claims to be from someone you know, call them on the number you already have. Lost money? Call your bank now on the number on your card, then report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov.