Free Website Checker
Use our free Website Checker to instantly verify if a website is legit, safe, or a scam and remember:
“Think before you pay—The website checker of Fraud Detector saves the day! “
Explanation of the results:
The results will appear here:
Fraud Detector plants trees.
Fraud Detector receives a small commission whenever someone is referred to a webshop and then places an order. We have decided to use a part of this commission to plant trees. With the other part of the comission, we can maintain this website and perform regular updates. Do you want to read more? Click here.
How does this work?
1: Test the website before you want to order something.
2: Click on the button: Go to [website]
3: Make the purchase
If the website is connected to our affiliate network, we receive a small commission. We make our donations visible on this page.
Fraud Detector is a Dutch initiative aimed at combating online fraud.
The website and tools are built entirely on a voluntary basis. Thanks to all participating websites and our sponsors, we are able to maintain this website and keep it free from ads.
About the Website Checker / Scam Checker
Every day, many people fall victim to online scams. A shame—because it’s often easy to prevent. With the website checker from Fraud Detector, you can quickly and easily check any website for free. This tool is specially designed to make website checking as easy as possible. No technical knowledge is needed, and the result is easy to understand.
Fraud Detector is entirely built on a voluntary basis. If we’ve helped you, we’d love to hear it! Suggestions are also always welcome. Have an idea for a new tool or think something isn’t working correctly? Let us know!
What can you use the website checker for?
With this tool, you can check any link, URL, website or webshop. If you receive a suspicious link in an email, just copy and paste it on our site.
You can also check QR codes. With our free mobile app, it’s even easier to test websites and links, and see if a QR code is safe to scan.
How does the website checker work?
When you check a website, our tool first gathers relevant data. Based on that, a powerful AI makes a reliable prediction about the website’s safety. Because our website tester is free, we’re able to regularly update and improve it based on what we learn.
Even though the AI is well-trained and constantly improving, there’s a chance that the result isn’t correct. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s important to remember:
This tool is a guide, not a guarantee. You are always responsible for your own choices.
The possible results of the Website Checker:
Fraud Detector and Privacy
At Fraud Detector, your privacy matters. That’s why we don’t link data to users, and we don’t use cookies or automatic ads.
That doesn’t mean we store nothing at all. For example, we track which websites are being tested — this helps us improve our AI. We also provide transparency about where website data is routed.
Does all data stay within Europe?
You’ll see a European flag
Does data go through U.S. servers?
You’ll see a U.S. flag
Does it data pass through Asia or Africa?
If the site targets Europe but routes data elsewhere, you’ll get a special warning
Why Fraud Detector Focuses on European Websites
- If a webshop targets European customers, it must follow EU rules — which gives us the tools to take action.
- Outside Europe, there’s little regulation — and that’s where most scams originate.
How does the website checker work?
Our tool is powered by AI and analyzes multiple aspects of a website, including:
✔️ Checking our whitelist & blacklist
✔️ Reviewing the website’s age
✔️ Verifying the SSL certificate type
✔️ Identifying the hosting location, page content, and more
We regularly add new checks and updates to enhance accuracy!
Our tool is trained on a large dataset that we created based on tested websites. After thorough data preparation and preprocessing, we trained multiple models and selected the best-performing one for fraud detection.
Want More Info on Spotting Fake Websites?
Check out our manual checklist to learn how to identify fake websites yourself.
Found a Scam Website? Report It!
Use this form to report fake websites and help others avoid scams.
Did you find an incorrect result? Let us know!
If you believe our tool has misjudged a website, let us know! We’re always working to improve accuracy.
Help Us Keep the Internet Safe
Want to support our mission? You can make a small donation to help us maintain and improve our free services.
Checking websites has never been easier!
With our free tools, checking websites is even easier. With just 2 clicks, you can check any website you are visiting. Install our Chrome extension, to check if a website, or a selected link is legit.
🔹 Browser Extensions
🔹 iPhone App (Coming Soon!) We will launch an iPhone app soon, this way, you can check websites and suspicious links directly from your phone or iPad. Got a sketchy email? Fraud Detector won’t let you fail!
Help Fight Online Scams!
We can all help prevent fraud. The more people know about tools like ours, the harder it becomes for scammers to succeed. Share our free tools and help keep your family and friends safe online.
Want register a new website for free?
Our website checker works automatically, but for new websites, there may not be enough data for an accurate assessment yet. You can register a new website for free, and our team will manually verify it to improve accuracy.
How to Check If a Webshop Is Legit — Manually
Want to be sure a webshop is safe? Don’t just rely on our website checker — do a quick manual website check yourself. Scammers are getting smarter, and while our automatic website checker catches a lot, it’s not always perfect.
That’s why we recommend using our website checker and also doing a quick manual check.
Below you’ll find a quick guide with the key things you can check yourself. For the full version, head over to our detailed checklist page.
🔍 1. Check the Reviews
Search the webshop’s name followed by the word “reviews” or “experiences.”
If nothing shows up? That’s suspicious.
If reviews do appear, pay attention to negative experiences:
- Did customers actually receive their products?
- Were complaints handled seriously or ignored completely?
⚠️ Beware: Reviews shown on the webshop itself are often not reliable — they can be added by the owner and don’t reflect real customer feedback.
📦 2. Is It a Dropshipping Site?
Many dropshipping webshops look professional but simply ship low-quality products directly from China. These shops may be registered (e.g., with the Chamber of Commerce), but experiences are often poor. Returning products is expensive — or not possible at all.
Common dropshipping red flags:
•Delivery time over a week? That’s a big warning.
•Returns to foreign addresses, at your own cost? Most likely dropshipping.
💳 3. Payment Methods & Site Security
Only offering credit card or PayPal? That’s suspicious.
Legit webshops usually offer multiple trusted payment methods — like iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, or Riverty.
⚠️ Limited payment options may mean the webshop just wants to collect money quickly, without offering real support after the sale.
🧠 4. Use Common Sense
Is the deal too good to be true? Is the language weird or poorly translated? Does the site feel vague or impersonal?
Trust your gut — if something feels off, it probably is. Better safe than sorry.
This quick manual website check helps you spot red flags. Combine it with our free website checker or use the full checklist for a more in-depth review.