Questions, answered plainly
How a check works, where every fact on the card comes from, and what you get.
The usual questions
Is the verdict a guarantee?
No. It's a read of public signals: how old the domain is, whether Google's danger lists flag it, and what's on the page. A new shop isn't always a scam, and an old one can still be a bad deal. We show the facts so you can decide.
Where does the domain age come from?
From the official domain registry (RDAP). For endings without RDAP, like .gg, we show the date the site's first security certificate was seen, and we label it that way.
Why does a young domain matter?
Lots of shops in social-media ads are registered weeks before a sale and disappear after. A shop that's existed for 10+ years has a track record.
Does it work on marketplaces like gaming item sites?
Yes. Paste the marketplace link and we check the site itself. We can't vouch for each individual seller on it, and the card tells you so.
What do I get for $2.99 a month?
Unlimited checks, plus a watchlist: we re-check saved links every day and email you if something changes, like a new danger flag or a domain about to expire. Your first 7 days are free.
What if the page "couldn't be read"?
Some big shops block automated visitors. That's common and doesn't count against the shop. The domain age and danger lists still make the call.
How do I send a card to my friends?
Tap "Send to group chat" under any card. On a phone it opens your share sheet; on a computer it copies a link. The link shows the verdict in the chat preview, and anyone can open it without an account.
Where the data comes from
Every check asks the same public sources, once, when you paste a link. We keep a domain's registry answer for 24 hours so we don't ask twice.
| Source | What it tells us |
|---|---|
| RDAP (domain registries) | When the domain was registered and when its registration runs out. |
| crt.sh (certificate logs) | When the site's first security certificate was seen, for endings with no registry date (like .gg). |
| Google Web Risk | Whether Google lists the link for malware, phishing or unwanted software. |
| The shop's page | Loaded once: contact details, returns policy, discounts, payment methods, and how the shop names itself. |
| Claude (AI) | Reads the page text and writes up to 5 plain-words notes. Each one has to quote the page, or we drop it. It never decides the verdict. |
How the verdict is decided
The same fixed points, every time, from the facts on the card. Then 0 to 1 point is Looks legit, 2 to 4 is Careful, 5 or more is Nah. A danger-list hit is always Nah.
| Fact | Points |
|---|---|
| Domain under 3 months old | +3 |
| Under 1 year old | +2 |
| 1 to 3 years old | +1 |
| 10+ years old | −1 |
| A young domain whose registration ends within 60 days | +1 |
| Domain age unknown, or a shop on a platform sub-address | +1 |
| The page doesn't load (closed store, no answer) | +2 |
| No contact details on the page | +1 |
| No returns or refund policy | +1 |
| Only a free email address (Gmail, Outlook…) | +1 |
| Claims 60% off or more | +1 |
| On Google's danger lists | always Nah |
Who it's for
Anyone about to buy from a shop they found in a social-media ad, a TikTok shop link, or a gaming item marketplace, and who'd rather spend fifteen seconds than lose the money. If you've ever googled "shop name + scam" and still had to guess, it's for you.