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Free Online Safety Tools
Simple, free tools to help you stay safe online. Check a suspicious message, a link, a job offer or a password, spot fake news, or get help if your account was hacked. No sign-up, private, and built for Africa.
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Is this message a scam?
Scam Message Checker
Paste a suspicious SMS, WhatsApp or email and spot the red flags in seconds.
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Is this news real or fake?
Fake News Buster
Check a claim or forwarded message before you believe it or share it.
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Is this link safe to click?
Link & Website Checker
Paste a link and catch fake bank sites, prize traps and data-harvest pages.
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Is this job offer real?
Fake Job Offer Detector
Paste a job or WhatsApp offer and see if it is a fake-job scam.
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How strong is my password?
Password Safety Coach
Test how strong your password is, privately, and learn to make it uncrackable.
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My account was hacked, what do I do?
Hacked Account Helper
A calm, step-by-step rescue plan for a hacked WhatsApp, bank or social account.
Every tool runs privately on your device. Nothing you paste is sent anywhere or saved.
Common questions
Are the DCA safety tools really free?
Yes. Every tool is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs privately on your own device. They are part of Digital Citizenship Africa's mission to help everyone stay safe online.
Do these tools work on my phone?
Yes. They are built to be light and fast, and work on basic smartphones and slow connections, not just expensive devices.
Is my information safe when I use them?
Yes. The checkers analyse what you paste on your own device. Your messages, links and passwords are never sent anywhere or stored.