FREE SMALL BUSINESS SAFETY TOOL
Check Suspicious Order Messages Before You Accept Payment
Scammers are targeting home bakers, makers, and small business owners with fake orders, cashier’s checks, overpayments, and third-party pickup requests.
Paste a message below and quickly check it for common scam red flags before you start the order.
- Cashier’s checks
- Overpayment requests
- “My assistant will pick it up”
- Vague large orders
Run a Message Through the Checker
Paste the exact message you received. The tool will flag suspicious patterns and give you quick copy/paste replies.
Order Safety Checker
Paste a customer message below and this tool will scan for common scam red flags before you accept payment or start an order.
🚨 Common Scam Red Flags
- Cashier’s checks or money orders that may bounce later
- Overpayment offers where they ask you to send money back
- Third-party pickup/payment through an assistant, driver, or event planner
- Vague order details paired with urgency
- Overly formal or generic wording that feels copied and pasted
💡 How to Protect Your Business
- Only accept payment through your checkout or invoice system
- Never refund overpayments
- Do not send money to a third party
- Ask for clear order details before moving forward
- Trust your gut when something feels off
Ready to stop taking orders through DMs?
Most scams happen when orders are handled manually through messages. A simple website, checkout, or invoice system can help protect your business.
