URL Safety Checker & Scam Link Detector
Check if any link is safe or dangerous before clicking. Detects phishing scams, WhatsApp/SMS bank fraud (KYC/electricity bill), malware downloads, lookalike homograph domains, and Cloudflare threat blocklists. 100% free & confidential.
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How to Identify Dangerous & Scam Links Before Clicking
Cybercriminals frequently send deceptive SMS and WhatsApp messages claiming your electricity will be disconnected, bank KYC is expired, or you won a prize. Here is how you can protect yourself:
Top 5 Red Flags of Scam & Phishing Links:
- Newly Registered Domains (NRD): Over 85% of phishing portals are hosted on domains registered less than 15 days ago. Always check domain age before trusting a site.
- Fake Bank KYC & Bill Payment Triggers: Messages like "Dear Customer, your SBI/HDFC account will be blocked today, update KYC here" are 100% fraud. Banks never send links to update personal information or download APK files.
- URL Shorteners (Bit.ly, TinyURL): Scammers hide the true malicious destination behind link shorteners so you cannot see the real domain name.
- Homograph & Lookalike Typos: Attackers replace English characters with similar-looking characters (like Cyrillic 'Π°' in `pΠ°ypal.com`) or insert hyphens (like `sbi-netbanking-portal.com`).
- Insecure HTTP Connections: If a link starts with `http://` instead of `https://`, any login password or card number you enter can be intercepted by hackers on the network.
π¨ Been a victim of financial cyber fraud in India? Immediately call the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930 or register a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in within 24 hours to freeze stolen funds.