Keel

Second-Opinion Desk

Something feel off? Before you click, call back, or hand over any information — ask Keel.

This is general information about programs that exist — not an assessment of you. Read each one and decide for yourself whether it sounds like your situation, then confirm the details with the office listed before you apply. Keel does not collect or use any financial information to make these matches.
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This section is called romance scams — the term used by the FTC and FBI. You may also see it called a "familiarity scam," since not every version is explicitly romantic. These are three real patterns scammers use to build a felt sense of closeness with you, then spend it.
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AI reads the full content

Claude (Anthropic's AI) reads your message word by word — looking for urgency pressure, emotional manipulation, and requests for money or personal information.

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Links are scanned before you click

Every URL is checked against security reputation databases. We flag suspicious domains, known phishing sites, and addresses that don't match who claims to be sending them.

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Sender reputation is checked

Email addresses, phone numbers, and domain names are cross-referenced against databases of known scam senders. A "Microsoft" email from a Gmail address is a red flag Keel will catch.

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Pattern-matched against known scripts

Keel has seen thousands of scam scripts — fake IRS notices, Social Security fraud calls, grandchild emergency scams, romance cons, tech-support fraud. Your message is compared against all of them.

Every signal is weighed together

No single flag triggers a verdict. Keel combines all signals and gives you one clear result: Danger, Suspicious, Unclear, or No Flags Found.

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We tell you exactly who to call

When something looks serious, Keel tells you which agency to contact — and gives you a script for the call.

Who we tell you to call

When Keel finds something suspicious or dangerous, it tells you exactly who to contact — matched to the type of scam. You should not have to figure this out yourself.

AARP Fraud Watch Network
1-877-908-3360
Free. Available 7 days a week. Staffed by people who specialize in scams targeting older adults. They have seen everything. Call them first.
When we recommend this: Government impostors · Phone scams · Romance scams · Gift card demands · Grandparent scams · Tech support · Lottery and prize scams · Utility threats
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Your report helps warn others and helps the FTC build cases against scammers.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
IC3.gov
For online fraud, wire transfer scams, and large financial losses.
Your Bank's Fraud Line
Call the number on the back of your card
If money has moved or you shared account information, call your bank immediately.
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"A keel keeps a vessel stable while the captain stays in command. Keel keeps you in command."

Scams targeting older adults cost Americans over $3 billion every year. The people behind them are professionals. They are very good at what they do.

Keel is your second set of eyes — available any time, with no judgment and no rush.

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Your privacy is non-negotiable

What you paste is analyzed and immediately discarded. We store only a short anonymous summary — never your actual message.

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We inform, not decide

Keel gives you a clear verdict and plain-English guidance. You stay in control of every decision.

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No ads. No selling your data.

Keel is a Desert Sky product. Free to use. We will never monetize your personal information.

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Built for people who need it most

Scammers target people who are isolated, busy, or overwhelmed. Keel is designed to be simple enough that anyone can use it in 30 seconds.

Privacy Policy
What Keel checks, what it never shares, and what it does not collect.
Support & FAQ
How to check an email, text, or voicemail, and answers to common questions.
Terms of Service
The legal agreement covering your use of Keel.
Contact us
keel@desertskyaz.com — a real person will respond.
Keel
Second-Opinion Desk

Something feel off? Tap below and we'll take a look before you act.

or upload a .eml file

Checking the email — reading headers and links…

Only sender addresses and links — never the message body — are checked against external security databases.

or paste the text

Analyzing your message…

Transcribing the voicemail — about 20 seconds…

Accepted formats: .m4a, .mp3, .wav, .webm, .ogg

Keel reads your unread Gmail messages and flags anything suspicious. Only sender addresses and links are checked against external databases — never the message body.

Scanning your inbox — up to a minute…