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SMS Control

A web-based SMS scam detection tool that analyzes suspicious messages and flags potential phishing risk using Google Safe Browsing-powered checks.

SMS Control is a lightweight web application that helps users quickly check whether an SMS message may be part of a phishing or fraud attempt.

Users can paste incoming SMS content and receive an instant risk-focused analysis. The platform is designed for speed, privacy, and accessibility, with a clear interface that makes scam checks easy for non-technical users.

The core goal of this project is to provide a practical, free security utility that improves everyday digital safety and reduces the chance of SMS-based fraud.

Key Features

  • Instant SMS text analysis for fraud signals
  • Phishing-oriented risk detection workflow
  • Google Safe Browsing-supported URL safety checks
  • Privacy-first approach with no message storage
  • Fast response with a simple one-screen UX
  • Free access for all users

What I Worked On

  • Built the complete web application architecture and interface
  • Designed the SMS analysis flow for quick user feedback
  • Implemented secure URL validation and risk scoring logic
  • Integrated Google Safe Browsing-based protection checks
  • Developed input validation and user-friendly error handling
  • Focused on performance and low-latency response behavior
  • Improved usability for mobile and desktop visitors
  • Ensured a privacy-focused implementation with no persistent SMS content storage

Technologies Used

Frontend

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS

Security & Analysis

  • Google Safe Browsing API
  • URL extraction and validation logic
  • Risk-based rule evaluation

Tooling

  • Git and GitHub
  • npm
  • Vercel (deployment)