Free link checker. Where does this link really go?
Paste a link from a text or email to see any tricks hiding in it.
Check a link yourself
- Find the real address. It’s the part just before the first single slash. In paypal.com.
secure-login.net that’s secure-login.net, not PayPal./login - Read it letter by letter. Scammers swap in lookalikes, like rn for m or 0 for o, and add words, like paypal-secure.com.
- Don’t trust the padlock. Scam sites have https too. It only means the connection is private.
- About money or a login? Don’t tap. Open the app, or type the address yourself.
Questions
Is it safe to paste a link here?
Yes. The check runs on your device. We never open the link, and nothing you paste is sent anywhere.
How can I tell where a link really goes?
Find the part just before the first single slash. That’s the real address. Anything in front of it can be made up, so paypal.com.
Can it check a short link, like bit.ly?
It tells you a link is shortened, but not where it ends up, because finding out means opening it. If you weren’t expecting a short link, don’t tap it.
If it finds no red flags, is the link safe?
Not always. Scammers keep finding new tricks, and real websites can be hacked. Only open links you were expecting. For money or a login, use the app or type the address yourself.
What if I already tapped a bad link?
Close it and don’t type anything in. If you typed a password, change it now. If you gave card or bank details, call your bank on the number on your card.
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