# ScamWebGuard > ScamWebGuard is a free website safety checker that instantly analyzes any URL for scams, phishing, malware, and online fraud. It generates a 0–100 safety score backed by 40+ security checks — including SSL certificate analysis, domain age verification, WHOIS data, blacklist scanning (Google Safe Browsing, VirusTotal), malware detection, and AI-generated threat assessments — to help users determine whether a website is safe to visit. ScamWebGuard is used by individuals and businesses to verify websites before sharing payment details, clicking suspicious links, or making online purchases. The platform maintains a community-sourced scam directory, allows users to submit scam reports, and provides an API for automated safety checks. ## Tools - [Website Safety Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/verify): Submit any URL to receive an instant 0–100 safety score with a full breakdown of security indicators, SSL info, WHOIS data, and threat analysis - [Domain Safety Report](https://scamwebguard.com/verify/{domain}): Full safety analysis page for any domain — replace `{domain}` with the domain to check (e.g., `/verify/amazon.com`). Reports include safety score, verdict, positive/negative findings, blacklist status, screenshot, and user reviews - [Scam Directory](https://scamwebguard.com/scam-directory): Searchable database of known scam and fraudulent websites reported by the community and sourced from trusted warning databases (FCA, AA419) - [Report a Scam](https://scamwebguard.com/check): Submit a report if you have been victimized by an online scam or fraudulent website ## Security Tools Hub All tools are free, require no account, and process queries without storing personally identifiable information. - [Security Tools Hub](https://scamwebguard.com/tools): Landing page listing all 36 free security and finance tools with descriptions and direct links - [Email Header Analyzer](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/email-header-analyzer): Paste raw email headers to detect phishing, spoofed senders, SPF/DKIM/DMARC authentication failures, reply-to mismatches, and trace the full email delivery hop chain. Runs entirely client-side — headers are never sent to the server. - [URL Expander & Redirect Tracer](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/url-expander): Safely follow any shortened or suspicious URL (bit.ly, tinyurl, t.co, etc.) through every server-side redirect to reveal the true final destination before clicking. Displays HTTP status codes at each hop. - [IP Address Reputation Lookup](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/ip-lookup): Enter any IPv4 or IPv6 address to see its geographic location, country, ISP, autonomous system number (ASN), and whether it is flagged as a proxy server, VPN, or commercial hosting provider. - [WHOIS Domain Lookup](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/whois-lookup): Query the official WHOIS database for any domain. Returns registrar, registration date (with age indicator flagging newly-registered domains), expiry date, registrant country, name servers, and domain status. Includes raw WHOIS output toggle. - [SSL Certificate Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/ssl-checker): Fetch the live SSL/TLS certificate from any HTTPS website. Displays issuer, subject common name, valid-from/valid-to dates, days remaining, subject alternative names (SANs), serial number, and an A/B/F grade. Detects expired and soon-to-expire certificates. - [Phishing URL Analyzer](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/phishing-url-analyzer): Paste any suspicious link — detects lookalike domains, homograph attacks, free TLD abuse, IP-based URLs, redirect traps, and URL shorteners hiding real destinations. - [Phishing URL Detector](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/phishing-detector): Analyze any URL for 15+ phishing indicators including IP-based hostnames, brand keyword spoofing, lookalike domains, suspicious TLDs (.xyz, .top, .click), excessive subdomains, encoded characters, URL length, and phishing keywords. Runs client-side with no data sent to server. - [Domain Age Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/domain-age): Look up when any domain was first registered via WHOIS. Displays domain age in days/months/years with a risk assessment badge (red for under 90 days, yellow for under 1 year, green for older). Over 95% of scam websites are under 1 year old. - [Scam Message Detector](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/scam-message-detector): Paste any email, SMS or WhatsApp message. 18-rule pattern engine detects urgency tactics, payment fraud, romance scams, fake prizes, and IRS impersonation. Returns a 0–100 risk score with highlighted suspicious phrases. - [Scam Message Analyzer](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/scam-message-analyzer): Paste any suspicious SMS, email, or chat message to detect scam patterns across 8 categories: prize/lottery fraud, bank impersonation, government impersonation, crypto investment scams, urgency/pressure tactics, phishing links, romance scams, and parcel/delivery scams. Runs entirely client-side. - [HTTP Security Headers Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/security-headers): Fetch and grade a website's HTTP security headers including HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, and X-XSS-Protection. Returns an A+ to F grade with per-header present/missing status. - [Safe Website Preview](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/safe-preview): View a cached screenshot of any website alongside its safety score without the user's browser ever contacting the target domain. Zero exposure to malware, tracking, or phishing content. - [Crypto Wallet Scam Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/crypto-wallet-checker): Paste any Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT (TRC-20/ERC-20), XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin, or TRON wallet address. Validates format, detects vanity address scam patterns, provides direct links to blockchain explorers (Etherscan, BSCScan, Blockchain.com, TRONSCAN, Mempool.space), and cross-references community scam reports. Keywords: scam wallet checker, wallet risk checker, crypto wallet investigation, blockchain wallet analysis. - [Crypto Scam Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/crypto-scam-checker): Interactive 7-question risk assessment for any crypto offer, exchange, trading bot, or investment platform. Detects pig butchering (sha zhu pan), fake exchanges, rug pulls, honeypot tokens, withdrawal-fee scams. Returns a 0–100 risk score with breakdown by scam type. - [Crypto Scam Database](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/crypto-scam-database): Reference database of cryptocurrency scam categories — fraudulent exchanges, fake investment platforms, pig butchering operations, DeFi rug pulls, NFT fraud, and crypto recovery scams. Includes red flags, tactics, average victim losses, and links to official reporting authorities. Keywords: crypto scam list, latest crypto scams, scam websites database, fraudulent crypto exchanges, fake investment platforms. - [Fake Profile Detector](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/fake-profile-detector): Answer questions about a suspicious social media profile. Detects romance scam, catfish, and fake account red flags across 20+ behavioral indicators on Facebook, Tinder, Instagram and LinkedIn. - [Data Breach Email Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/data-breach-checker): Check if your email was exposed in a known data breach. Get actionable steps if a breach is found. - [Password Strength Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/password-strength-checker): Instantly see how long it would take to crack your password using brute force, plus generate a cryptographically secure random password. - [My IP & Browser Fingerprint](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/my-ip-checker): See your real IP, geolocation, ISP, browser fingerprint hash, OS, screen resolution, timezone — everything websites silently collect about you. - [Privacy Policy Analyzer](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/privacy-policy-analyzer): Paste any privacy policy to detect data selling clauses, indefinite retention, biometric collection, third-party sharing, and 23+ other risky patterns with a letter grade. - [2FA Guide & Backup Code Generator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/two-factor-auth-guide): Generate cryptographically secure emergency backup codes and get step-by-step 2FA setup guides for 6 major platforms. - [Hash Generator (MD5/SHA)](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/hash-generator): Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 hashes from any text instantly. Verify file integrity and detect tampered downloads. - [Base64 & URL Encoder/Decoder](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/base64-encoder-decoder): Encode/decode Base64, URL parameters, HTML entities, hex, and binary. Decode obfuscated payloads hidden in phishing emails. - [JSON Formatter & Validator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/json-formatter): Beautify JSON with syntax highlighting, validate structure, minify for production, and pinpoint exact syntax errors. ## Personal Finance Tools Free calculators to help users understand debt, retirement, and financial decisions — no account or data submission required. - [Debt Payoff Calculator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/debt-payoff-calculator): Calculate exactly when you'll be debt-free using the avalanche (highest-interest-first) or snowball (smallest-balance-first) methods. Shows month-by-month payoff schedule and total interest saved. - [Side Hustle Tax Estimator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/side-hustle-tax-estimator): Estimate self-employment taxes, quarterly estimated payments, and deductible expenses for freelance or gig income. Uses current US federal and state tax rates. - [FIRE Retirement Calculator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/fire-retirement-calculator): Calculate your Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) number using the 4% safe withdrawal rule. Shows savings rate needed and projected retirement age based on current savings and expenses. - [Rent vs Buy Calculator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/rent-vs-buy-calculator): Compare the true 5-year cost of renting vs buying a home including mortgage interest, opportunity cost, maintenance, property tax, and transaction costs. - [Debt-to-Income Calculator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/debt-to-income-calculator): Calculate your DTI ratio for mortgage qualification. Shows front-end and back-end ratios vs lender thresholds (conventional: 28/36, FHA: 31/43). - [Paycheck Calculator](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/paycheck-calculator): Calculate take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and 401(k) deductions. Supports hourly and salary, all 50 states. ## Crypto Victim Recovery Resources Dedicated pages for cryptocurrency scam victims seeking fund recovery and guidance. - [Crypto Fund Recovery Eligibility Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/crypto-recovery-checker): 5-question quiz that assesses whether a crypto scam case qualifies for professional fund recovery. Scores based on amount lost, scam type, cryptocurrency used, evidence available, and time elapsed. Returns Low/Moderate/High recovery potential rating with explanation. Embeds CNC Intelligence free consultation form. Keywords: can I recover stolen crypto, crypto fund recovery eligibility, recover money from crypto scam, cryptocurrency scam recovery service. - [Pig Butchering Scam Guide](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/pig-butchering-guide): Comprehensive guide to pig butchering (sha zhu pan) crypto romance investment fraud. Covers how the scam works in 3 phases (befriending, fake platform introduction, fund seizure), red flags checklist, real victim case examples, and step-by-step recovery actions. Keywords: pig butchering scam, sha zhu pan scam, crypto romance scam, fake investment platform, pig butchering recovery. - [How to Report Crypto Fraud](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/how-to-report-crypto-fraud): Step-by-step guide for reporting cryptocurrency fraud to FBI IC3, FTC, SEC, CFTC, FCA, and other regulators worldwide. Includes what evidence to gather before filing, direct links to complaint portals, and what to expect after reporting. Keywords: how to report crypto scam, report bitcoin fraud, FBI IC3 crypto, where to report cryptocurrency fraud. ## Scam Help & Recovery Tools Specialized tools designed for scam victims and AI-referred users who need immediate help after being defrauded. - [Scam Recovery Guide](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/scam-recovery-guide): Step-by-step action plan for people who have been scammed. Covers 6 scam types (bank fraud, crypto scams, romance scams, identity theft, job scams, general fraud) with expandable steps, emergency contacts (FTC, FBI IC3, credit bureaus), and a progress-tracked recovery checklist. Directs users to report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, ic3.gov, IdentityTheft.gov, and freeze credit at all 3 bureaus. - [Investment Scam Risk Analyzer](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/investment-scam-checker): Analyze any investment offer for Ponzi scheme patterns and fraud red flags. Evaluates promised returns, recruitment structure, regulation status, withdrawal policies, contact method, and 10+ checkbox red flags. Returns a 0–100 scam risk score. Compares the offer against known legitimate vs. fraudulent investment characteristics. Links to SEC EDGAR, FINRA BrokerCheck, and FCA register for verification. - [Crypto Scam Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/crypto-scam-checker): Detect cryptocurrency scam patterns including pig butchering (sha zhu pan), rug pulls, honeypot smart contracts, and fake exchange fraud. Accepts wallet addresses (Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, TRON) and behavioral red flag checklist. Returns a 0–100 risk score with pattern-match bars for each scam type. Includes educational cards on pig butchering signs, rug pull warnings, honeypot contracts, and fake exchange indicators. - [Phone Number Scam Checker](https://scamwebguard.com/tools/phone-scam-checker): Identify scam phone calls by analyzing the number and reported caller behavior. Detects IRS/government impersonation, tech support fraud, prize/lottery scams, payment fraud, robocall/spoofing, and debt collection scams. Includes a known high-risk area code database (876 Jamaica, 473 Grenada, 809/829/849 Dominican Republic, etc.). Provides direct links to report to FTC, FBI IC3, and the National Do Not Call Registry. ## Key Pages - [Home](https://scamwebguard.com/): Service overview with recently scanned websites, live safety stats, and latest user reviews - [About](https://scamwebguard.com/about): Mission, team, and methodology — how safety scores are calculated and what data sources are used - [FAQ](https://scamwebguard.com/faq): How the checker works, what the safety score means, data sources, and common questions - [Contact](https://scamwebguard.com/contact): Contact the ScamWebGuard team for support or inquiries - [Privacy Policy](https://scamwebguard.com/privacy): How user data is collected, processed, and protected - [Terms of Service](https://scamwebguard.com/terms): Terms governing use of the service and API - [Sitemap](https://scamwebguard.com/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap of all indexed pages ## API ScamWebGuard provides a public API for automated website safety checks and security tool queries. No authentication required. ### Safety Check API - **Scan** — `POST /api/scan` — Body: `{"url": "example.com"}` — Returns: safety score, verdict, positive/negative findings, and analysis summary - **Recent sites** — `GET /api/recent-sites` — Returns: recently analyzed domains with safety scores and timestamps - **Recent reviews** — `GET /api/recent-reviews` — Returns: latest user-submitted reviews across all domains - **Domain reviews** — `GET /api/reviews/{domain}` — Returns: all user reviews for a specific domain ### Security Tools API - **WHOIS Lookup** — `POST /api/tools/whois` — Body: `{"domain": "example.com"}` — Returns: parsed WHOIS data (registrar, dates, nameservers, registrant country) and raw WHOIS output - **SSL Certificate Check** — `POST /api/tools/ssl` — Body: `{"domain": "example.com"}` — Returns: issuer, validity dates, days remaining, SAN list, grade (A/B/F), expiry status - **URL Expander** — `POST /api/tools/url-expand` — Body: `{"url": "https://bit.ly/xyz"}` — Returns: full redirect chain with HTTP status codes and final destination URL ## Safety Score Methodology Scores range from **0 to 100**: - **70–100 (Safe)**: Website passed all or most security checks. Low risk. - **40–69 (Caution)**: Some security concerns detected. Verify before sharing personal data. - **0–39 (Dangerous)**: Multiple red flags detected. Website is likely fraudulent or malicious. Checks performed include: SSL certificate validity, domain age (newly registered domains score lower), WHOIS data consistency, presence on Google Safe Browsing / VirusTotal / phishing blacklists, malware scan results, known scam directory matches (FCA, AA419, ScamMinder, ChainAbuse), website screenshot analysis, and AI-generated review based on aggregated signals. ## Languages All pages are available in 16 languages at the `/{lang}/` URL prefix: | Language | Prefix | |---|---| | English (default) | *(no prefix)* | | Spanish | `/es/` | | French | `/fr/` | | German | `/de/` | | Arabic | `/ar/` | | Portuguese | `/pt/` | | Russian | `/ru/` | | Chinese | `/zh/` | | Japanese | `/ja/` | | Korean | `/ko/` | | Italian | `/it/` | | Dutch | `/nl/` | | Turkish | `/tr/` | | Polish | `/pl/` | | Hindi | `/hi/` | | Vietnamese | `/vi/` | ## Contact & Organization - **Website**: https://scamwebguard.com - **Address**: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom - **Phone**: +44 7520 693992 - **Contact page**: https://scamwebguard.com/contact ## Optional - [Full AI Documentation](https://scamwebguard.com/llms-full.txt): Extended site content, page descriptions, and full knowledge base for AI systems - [AI Plugin Manifest](https://scamwebguard.com/.well-known/ai-plugin.json): OpenAI-compatible plugin definition - [Robots.txt](https://scamwebguard.com/robots.txt): Crawler permissions (all AI crawlers explicitly allowed)