diff --git a/golded3/gescan.cpp b/golded3/gescan.cpp
index 43bd46a..74fc4f3 100644
--- a/golded3/gescan.cpp
+++ b/golded3/gescan.cpp
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ int AreaList::SetActiveAreaNo(int __areano) {
 int AreaList::AreaScan(int mode, uint currno, int pmscan, int& pmails, int& pmareas, const char* file) {
 
   // Never scan if there's active area
-  if(AA->isopen())
+  if(AA and AA->isopen())
     return false;
 
   gstrarray bag;