How do I check if a website is safe?

Look for the domain registration date, check for a valid physical address, and look for independent reviews on sites like Trustpilot. You can also paste the URL into our checker above.

I already bought something from a scam site. What now?

Contact your bank immediately to cancel your card and dispute the transaction. If you used the same password on other sites, change it everywhere.

Can a site with 'HTTPS' still be a scam?

YES. HTTPS only means the connection is encrypted; it does not mean the person on the other end is honest. Scammers use free SSL certificates to appear 'Secure'.

URL Checker

Verify suspicious websites before you enter your card.

Scammers create professional-looking websites that mirror real brands or offer massive discounts on trending items. These 'Scam Shops' are designed to harvest your credit card details or deliver low-quality counterfeit goods months later.

Security Insight

Over 10,000 new malicious domains are registered every single day. Most scam websites have a lifespan of less than 30 days—they appear, steal as much as possible, and vanish before they can be blacklisted.

Identifies 'Newly Registered' domains

Spots fake 'SSL' trust signals

Protects your credit card data

Analyze a Website URL Safe Shopping Guide

How to spot a Scam Website

A professional design doesn't guarantee a website is legitimate. Watch out for these specific technical and behavioral signals when visiting a new online store.

The 'New Domain' signal

If a website claiming to be a 'Major Retailer' was only registered a few weeks ago, it is almost certainly a scam.

Extreme 'Flash Sale' pricing

Offers of 80-90% off for high-end electronics or designer clothing are almost always used to lure victims into sharing payment info.

Non-standard contact information

Real businesses have a physical address and a professional email. Scam sites use @gmail.com or have no 'About Us' page at all.

Malicious Redirects

Clicking a link on the site triggers pop-ups or takes you to a different domain entirely. This is a sign of a compromised or malicious site.

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.

Broken Trust Seals

Logos for 'Norton Secured' or 'McAfee' that are just static images and don't link to a real verification certificate.

Strange Domain TLDs

Be wary of sites using .xyz, .top, .shop, or .biz for brands that normally use .com. Scammers love cheap, anonymous domain extensions.

Poor Grammar & Broken Links

Social media icons that don't lead anywhere or 'Terms of Service' pages that are filled with placeholder text or broken English.

Unusual Payment Methods

Websites that only accept Crypto, Zelle, or Bank Transfers instead of standard credit cards are trying to avoid chargebacks.

Related guides

Use the checker for the fast answer, then read the deeper guidance for recurring scam patterns.

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