McCoy

Is it real, or is it fake? Ask McCoy.

See a video, story, or message you're not sure about? Forward it to McCoy by text. You'll get a plain answer, usually in about a minute.

Text MCCOY to

(757) 290-8109

Then reply YES to join. See exactly what we'll send

Sign up a parent

For sons, daughters, and anyone looking out for someone.

"Doctors HATE this one-pill joint cure"Video shared on Facebook
Is this real?
McCoy: Likely fake. Good instinct to check! This video was made with AI, and the doctor in it doesn't exist. Please don't order anything from it.

How it works

  1. Text MCCOY and reply YES

    That's the whole sign-up. No app, no password.

  2. Forward anything that seems off

    A video link, a screenshot, a news story, a text asking for money.

  3. Get a plain answer

    Usually in about a minute. Reply MORE if you'd like to know how we can tell.

Every answer starts with one of three words

No jargon and no lectures. Just what we found and what to do next.

Likely fake

Made with AI, edited, or a known scam. We'll tell you how we know.

Be careful

We can't confirm it either way, or it asks for money or personal details. Don't act on it yet.

Likely real

Trusted sources report the same thing. We'll name them so you can see for yourself.

What you can send: videos from Facebook or YouTube, news stories, pictures, screenshots, and texts or emails that ask you to click, call, or pay.

For families

You can't be there for every strange text. McCoy can.

  • Sign up Mom or Dad from your phone. They reply YES to join, so it's always their choice.
  • If something they send asks for money, you can get a heads-up. Only if they say that's okay.
  • See what they've checked, and how McCoy answered.
Sign up a parent
Heads up from McCoy: Dad asked us about a text asking for money. We told him it's likely a scam. You may want to give him a call.
Sent to you only when your parent has agreed.

Our best judgment, never a guarantee

McCoy checks trusted news sources and known scam reports before answering, and says so plainly when it isn't sure. When money or passwords are involved, always call your bank or the person directly, using a number you already trust.

Try it on the next thing that seems off

McCoy is in a small private beta in Hampton Roads.

Text MCCOY to

(757) 290-8109