Frequently Asked Questions

The ScamWebGuard website security checker works by performing real-time analysis on domains to generate a safety score from 0 to 100. It checks SSL certificates, domain age, DNS records, and cross-references active malware and phishing blacklists like URLhaus and OpenPhish to determine if a site is safe.

A standard website safety check takes between 5 to 15 seconds to complete. If the website was recently scanned by another user, ScamWebGuard loads the results instantly from our cache to provide immediate threat analysis without re-running the full diagnostic process.

No, you do not need to create an account or register to check a website. ScamWebGuard is completely free to use for all public visitors. Simply enter a URL into the search bar and instantly receive your comprehensive safety analysis report.

Website reports are updated whenever a user clicks the "Refresh Analysis" button on the report page. By default, results are cached to ensure fast loading times, but forcing a refresh will clear the cache and re-run all security checks against the latest live data.

The website safety score is an algorithmic rating from 0 to 100 that indicates a domain's trustworthiness. A score of 70 to 100 means the site is generally safe, 40 to 69 indicates caution is required, and 0 to 39 warns of significant red flags and potential danger.

A legitimate website might get a low safety score if it is newly registered, lacks a valid SSL certificate, or is missing essential contact and privacy policy pages. The algorithm is highly cautious and penalizes sites that exhibit traits commonly associated with scam infrastructure.

ScamWebGuard checks against multiple real-time blacklist databases including URLhaus for malware threats, OpenPhish for community phishing intelligence, and the MetaMask Phishing Detect list for crypto-specific scams. We also reference industry standards like Spamhaus and Google Safe Browsing during analysis.

If you got scammed online, immediately contact your bank or credit card provider to dispute the fraudulent transaction. Next, change any compromised passwords, report the incident to your local consumer protection authority, and submit the scam URL to our database to warn others.

To report a scam website, navigate to the "Report a Scam" page on ScamWebGuard, enter the fraudulent URL, and describe your experience. Once approved by moderators, your report is added to our public database to protect the community from future harm.

To leave a review for a website, search for the domain using our safety checker. Once the report loads, scroll down to the "User Reviews" section, select a rating, write your review, and submit it for moderation before it appears publicly.

Yes, you can request the removal of a review or report about your website if you believe it is inaccurate or defamatory. Simply contact our support team with evidence, and we will review and respond to your removal request within five business days.

Yes, we store the domain names and analysis results of the websites you check to build our public safety database and provide instant results for future lookups. However, we never store your personal IP address in connection with your search history.

Yes, ScamWebGuard is completely free to use. We are supported by advertising and do not require paid subscriptions or sell your personal data, ensuring that critical online safety tools remain accessible to everyone.