How it works
From suspicious email
to clear answer, in seconds.
Forward the email to Hound. The AI does the investigation. You get a plain-language verdict and exactly what to do next.
Forward the suspicious email
When something feels off about an email, open it and tap Forward. Enter Hound's address and send. That is the whole first step.
- Works from Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and any other email app
- Phone, tablet, or computer
- No account needed for your first 2 scans
Forward suspicious emails to:
Subject:
Fwd: Your account has been suspended
---- Original message ----
From: [email protected]
Subject: Urgent action required
Forward it exactly as received. No need to edit or copy anything out.
Hound gets to work
The moment your email arrives, the AI analyzes it across six dimensions at once. Results come back in seconds.
Sender authentication
Does the 'from' address match the organization it claims to be?
Link destinations
Where links actually point, before you ever click them.
Domain reputation
Whether the sending domain is associated with scams or spam.
Language patterns
Phrasing and urgency tactics common in phishing attempts.
Visual spoofing
Logos and layouts copied to impersonate trusted brands.
Attachment signals
Indicators of potentially harmful files included in the email.
A clear reply lands in your inbox
Seconds after forwarding, a reply arrives with everything you need to decide what to do next.
- A clear verdict: scam, legitimate, or uncertain
- A confidence score so you know how certain Hound is
- Red flags explained in plain language
- Specific actions to take next
Hound from Scamhound
⚠️ Scam detected in your forwarded email
Red flags Hound found:
- Sender domain doesn't match the claimed organization
- Two links redirect through untrusted shorteners
- Urgent language designed to bypass careful thinking
What to do:
- Don't click any links in this email
- Don't reply or share personal information
- Delete this email
Hound 🐕 · Scamhound
Understanding your verdict
Every analysis ends with one of three verdicts. Here is what each one means and what to do with it.
Strong signs of phishing, fraud, or deception. Don't engage with this email.
- Don't click any links
- Don't reply or share personal details
- Delete this email
- Report it if it impersonates a bank or government body
Hound found signals pointing both ways and couldn't reach a firm conclusion. Treat this with caution.
- Don't click links until you've verified the sender
- Check the sender's domain carefully
- Verify through a known, trusted contact number
This email passed Hound's checks and appears to be genuine.
- You can engage with this email normally
- For sensitive requests, still verify directly with the sender