About to buy from a store you have never used before? Paste its web address below for a free, instant safety check. We look at the same real signals used to spot fake and unsafe sites.
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A safety check is a great start, but your own eyes matter too. Be extra careful if you notice any of these common scam warning signs.
Prices that look far too good to be true, especially on well-known brands.
No padlock or "https" in the address bar when you reach the payment page.
A domain that was only registered very recently.
No physical address, phone number, or clear returns and privacy policy.
Pressure tactics like countdown timers or "only 2 left" on every product.
Payment only by bank transfer, cryptocurrency, or gift cards.
Six live checks, run against the site in real time, explained in plain language.
Whether the site is currently on any blacklist for malware, phishing, or unwanted software.
Learn more →Whether your connection to the site is properly encrypted, so card and personal details are protected.
Learn more →How long the website has existed. Brand-new domains are a common sign of a scam store.
Learn more →Whether scammers can easily send emails pretending to come from this site.
Learn more →Whether the site uses modern safeguards that help protect visitors from common attacks.
Learn more →Whether the site publishes a clear privacy policy and a way to report security issues.
Learn more →When you see the TrustedOrigin badge on a store, it means a real company continuously verifies that the site is safe and the business behind it is genuine. Spot it, click it, and see exactly what has been checked.
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