ScamGuard

🛡️ Website Scam Checker

Think a site might be fake? Website Scam 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

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

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Payment in gift cards, crypto, wire or Zelle
  • Requests for verification codes or OTPs
  • Refusal of video calls or in-person meetings
  • Lookalike domains or slightly-off sender
  • Vague company or platform details

Real scam examples

Lookalike storefront

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

Fake clearance site

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Website Scam 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?

Free checks, no signup. Sign in for unlimited and deeper investigation features.

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