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🛡️ Shortened Link Checker

Think a site might be fake? Shortened Link Checker is the fastest way to know. Paste the link and we'll compare it to the real brand, surface typosquatting, hidden redirects, and the patterns scammers reuse across thousands of stores. Paste the URL or upload a screenshot of the site into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Fake-store pattern matching
  • Live community reports
  • Domain age and registrar checks
  • SSL and certificate analysis
  • Lookalike / typosquat detection
  • Hidden redirect detection

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Payment in gift cards, crypto, wire or Zelle
  • Screenshot-only proof of activity
  • Urgency or time pressure
  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Requests for verification codes or OTPs
  • Threats of legal action or account closure

Real scam examples

Fake clearance site

Massive discounts, pixel-perfect product photos lifted from the real brand, checkout completes but no product ever ships.

Lookalike storefront

Identical layout to a major brand, '-outlet' in the domain, registered 14 days ago, payments routed through a no-name processor.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shortened Link Checker actually check?

Domain age, registrar, SSL, lookalike detection, hidden redirects, page-content fingerprints and community reports — combined into a single Trust Score with reasons.

Will it flag brand-new scam sites?

Yes. Newly registered domains are themselves a strong signal — we weigh registration age, hosting, and template reuse.

Does it visit the site I check?

Yes, ScamGuard fetches the site safely server-side so your device never connects to it.

Is it free?

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