Can I trust a site with a padlock icon?

The padlock (SSL) only means your data is encrypted during transit. It does NOT mean the website owner is legitimate. Scammers use SSL on almost every site they build today.

What should I look for in the 'Contact' page?

Look for a professional email address (info@brand.com), a real phone number, and a physical office address that matches the company's registration.

I found a site with no reviews. Is it safe?

Unknown sites are high risk. If a site has no online footprint (no Reddit mentions, no YouTube reviews, no Trustpilot profile), it's best to wait until it's established.

Trust Checker

Verify if a website is legit before you trust it.

In the age of AI, it's easier than ever for scammers to create highly professional websites that look 100% authentic. Knowing how to verify a company's registration, physical presence, and reputation is essential for staying safe online.

Security Insight

Legitimate businesses want you to find them. If a website makes it difficult to find a real address, a phone number, or a verified business registration (like an ABN or EIN), it is likely hiding its identity for a reason.

Identifies Business Registration gaps

Spots 'Copy-Paste' About Us content

Protects your personal information

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How to verify a Legit Website

A 'Secure' padlock icon only means your connection is private, not that the website owner is honest. Use these deeper verification steps to confirm a site's legitimacy.

Verify the Physical Address

Search for the company's address on a map. If it's a residential house, a random parking lot, or a shared virtual office, be extremely cautious.

Check 'About Us' Plagiarism

Copy a unique sentence from their 'About Us' page and search for it in quotes. Scam sites often reuse the same text across hundreds of fake stores.

Review the Contact Methods

Call the provided phone number. If it's disconnected, goes to a generic voicemail, or isn't answered professionally, the site is a risk.

Look for Official Registration

Legit stores in the US, UK, or Australia will list their official company registration number in the footer of their website.

What IsThisSpam checks before you trust a sender

Quick verdicts are useful, but the real value is understanding why something looks safe, uncertain, or risky.

The 'Newness' Factor

Check the domain age. A 'global leader' that only registered its domain 3 months ago is a guaranteed red flag.

Social Media Quality

Legit brands have active social media with real customer comments. Scam sites have broken icons or profiles with disabled comments.

Trustpilot & Reddit Mentions

Search for the website name followed by 'scam' or 'reviews'. If there are no results, or only 1-star reviews, avoid it entirely.

Strange Return Policies

Vague or impossible return policies (like requiring you to ship items back to China at your own cost) are a sign of a fraudulent store.

Related guides

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