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How to spot a scam or spam website
A polished design doesn't mean a website is safe. Scammers and spammers use these tactics to make fraudulent sites look trustworthy.
The 'new domain' red flag
Prices that are too good to be true
Missing or fake contact details
Suspicious redirects & pop-ups
What our website scam detector checks
The checker combines domain reputation, security analysis, and known threat databases to explain why a website appears safe, suspicious, or dangerous.
Fake trust seals & security badges
'Norton Secured' or 'McAfee Safe' logos that are just static images with no link to a real verification certificate. Scam sites paste these to look trustworthy.
Suspicious domain extensions
Watch out for .xyz, .top, .shop, or .biz on brands that normally use .com or .co.uk. Spammers favour cheap, anonymous domain extensions.
Broken links & placeholder text
Social media icons that lead nowhere, 'Terms of Service' pages full of Lorem Ipsum, or product descriptions copied from other sites — all hallmarks of a scam website.
No chargeback-safe payment options
Sites that only accept crypto, wire transfers, or gift cards instead of credit cards or PayPal are designed to prevent you from getting a refund.
Related guides
Use these guides to investigate suspicious domains, fake login pages, and deceptive links in more detail.
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