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I built 404Found: free tools to check scam texts, suspicious phone numbers, and fix everyday tech problems

DEV Community·Sam Xiao·27 days ago
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Hey DEV community 👋 I’ve been working on 404Found , a free platform designed to help people solve everyday digital problems faster and stay safer online. The idea is simple: when something feels suspicious, broken, or confusing, users should have one place to check it quickly. What 404Found does 404Found currently includes tools and guides for: Checking suspicious phone numbers Detecting possible scam text messages Troubleshooting common tech issues Using temporary utility tools like disposable email Reading step-by-step guides for everyday digital problems The goal is to make the experience fast, simple, and useful for non-technical users. Why I built it A lot of people search Google only after they have already clicked a suspicious link, called back an unknown number, or shared personal information. I wanted to create a site that helps people pause, check, and understand the risk before acting. At the same time, many tech-help websites are overloaded with ads, slow pages, or generic AI content.…

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