Fake URL Detector
Paste a link to check whether it looks legitimate. The tool compares it against trusted and caution lists, then checks for common scam and impersonation patterns.
Tip: If you see a Did you mean suggestion, only use it if it matches the site you actually intended to visit.
About Fake URL Detector
Fake URL Detector is a browser security tool for checking suspicious links before you click. It looks for common warning signs such as impersonation patterns, strange domains, and lookalike addresses.
How to use Fake URL Detector
Paste the URL into the tool and review the result. If the tool shows warnings, check the domain carefully and avoid opening the link unless you are confident it is safe.
What you can use Fake URL Detector for
Fake URL Detector can be useful for checking links from emails, text messages, social media posts, marketplace messages, suspicious login pages, and unexpected payment or delivery notices.
Tips for using Fake URL Detector
Look closely at the real domain, not just the brand name in the link. Scammers often use extra words, swapped letters, misleading subdomains, or urgent messages to make fake links look real.
Fake URL Detector FAQ
Can Fake URL Detector guarantee a link is safe?
No. It can help spot warning signs, but you should still use caution with any suspicious link.
What should I do with a suspicious link?
Do not click it. Visit the official site directly by typing the address yourself or using a trusted bookmark.