Is this website a scam? Start with the address
Paste an unfamiliar website address into ScamsShield for an explained assessment of possible scam warning signs. Create a free account for online checks within the displayed limits. A low-risk score cannot prove that a business or website is genuine.
How it works
- Copy the website address without opening any extra login or payment links.
- Paste the address into the homepage checker and read the reasons behind the assessment.
- Compare the result with independently found information about the organisation before sharing money or data.
What to review
The actual address
Check the full destination rather than trusting the brand name shown in a message.
The request
Consider what the site asks you to do and whether you expected that request.
Independent verification
Use contact details you find separately when an important request needs confirmation.
The limits of a score
No warning found means no clear signal was detected; it is not a guarantee.
What the result means
ScamsShield is a tool for reviewing warning signs, not a certification service. Read the explanation rather than treating the result as permission to log in, pay or download a file.
To assess a purchase specifically, use the fake-shop checklist. For a suspicious message, review the wording and verify the sender through a known route.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a website checker prove a business is legitimate?
- No automated assessment proves that a person, message or website is genuine. Scams can be missed and legitimate content can be flagged. Read the explanation and verify important requests through an independently known contact route.
- Can I check a website without an account?
- Online checks require an account. Create a free account for checks within the displayed limits. The free desktop extension offers separate local checks without an account. Paid website tools and the paid extension plan are separate products; review Pricing for current quotas and terms.
- Should I submit my login details with the address?
- Remove names, addresses, account details and other private information before submitting a message. Never submit passwords, real verification codes, full card numbers, private keys or recovery phrases. Submitted content is processed on our backend; see Privacy for details.
- Can I report an incorrect result?
- Yes. Use Report a result to tell us about a harmless item that was flagged or a scam that was missed. An incorrect assessment is possible; verify important requests independently.