ScamGuard

🔐 Is This URL Safe?

Paste any URL and ScamGuard's AI checks the destination, expands short links, follows redirects and flags phishing, malware and fake-login pages — all without you ever opening it.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Short URL expansion (bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl)
  • Redirect chain inspection
  • Phishing & fake-login detection
  • Malware & drive-by download checks
  • Brand impersonation flags
  • Free verdict in seconds

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • •URL is a misspelling of a real brand
  • •Shortened link from an unknown sender
  • •URL has extra subdomains or hyphens (apple-id-login.com)
  • •Long random strings of letters and numbers
  • •Link claims urgent action: 'verify now'

How to protect yourself

  • Check every unexpected link in ScamGuard
  • Type real brand URLs into your browser instead of clicking
  • Use a password manager — it won't autofill on fake URLs
  • Enable 2FA so a stolen password isn't enough
  • Never log in via a link from SMS or email

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a URL is safe?▾

Paste it into ScamGuard. We expand shortened URLs, follow every redirect server-side, and inspect the final destination for phishing, malware and fake-login pages.

Is HTTPS enough to trust a URL?▾

No — scam sites use HTTPS too. HTTPS only encrypts the connection. You still need to verify who owns the domain and what's actually on the page.

Can ScamGuard check shortened URLs?▾

Yes — bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl, wa.me and most short-link services are expanded so you see the true destination before clicking.

Is it safe to check a suspicious URL here?▾

Yes. We inspect URLs server-side — you never open the page in your own browser.

Is it free?▾

Yes — 3 free scans, no signup required.

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