Before you click a link from a message, it helps to know whether it leads to a scam site. Here's how to spot a dangerous link — and check it free in seconds.
• A domain imitating a known brand with a typo (paypa1, amaz0n) • A shortened link hiding the real destination • An odd domain ending (.xyz, .top) for a well-known company • http without the s (no padlock)
Don't click just 'to see' — the visit itself can harm you. Instead, copy the link (long-press then copy) and paste it into the free checker below. It checks the link against scam-site databases and answers instantly.
If you entered details, change your password immediately and block your card if you shared it. Run a malware scan on your device.
Yes. Paste the link into the free checker on this page — no signup, no install.
Not necessarily. Scam sites can use https too. The padlock means encryption, not trustworthiness.