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Check a Link Now — FreePhishing attacks
3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every single day. A single click on the wrong link can hand attackers your banking credentials, email account, or company data.
Drive-by malware
Some malicious pages install ransomware or spyware the moment you load them — no download needed. Modern exploit kits target browser vulnerabilities automatically.
Hidden destinations
URL shorteners, redirects, and lookalike domains disguise where a link actually goes. What looks like a PayPal login page may be on "paypa1-secure.ru".
Copy the suspicious link
Right-click the link and copy the URL — without visiting it. Or copy it from a text message, email, or document.
Paste it into our URL Checker
Go to SafeSearchScan's URL Checker, paste the URL, and click Check. It expands shortened links automatically.
Read the verdict
We show you a clear Safe / Suspicious / Dangerous verdict with details from 90+ security vendors. If it's flagged, do not visit it.
Even before running a check, these red flags should make you pause.
Urgent language
"Your account will be suspended in 24 hours" — real companies don't threaten you.
Mismatched domain
"secure-paypal-login.ru" is NOT PayPal. Always check the actual domain name.
Shortened URLs
bit.ly, tinyurl.com, or other shorteners hide where you're actually going.
HTTP (no S)
Any site asking for your password or payment over plain HTTP is dangerous.
Unexpected source
You never signed up for this service, yet they're sending you links?
Too good to be true
"You won an iPhone!" You didn't. This is a credential harvesting attempt.
The fastest way is to paste the URL into SafeSearchScan's URL Checker — it scans against 90+ security engines in seconds. Manually, check for HTTPS, make sure the domain matches the brand it claims to be (e.g., "paypa1.com" is NOT PayPal), hover over the link to preview the destination, and be suspicious of any link that creates urgency or offers something too good to be true.
Clicking a malicious link can lead to phishing (stealing your login credentials), drive-by malware downloads, fake login pages, or ransomware installation. If you accidentally clicked a suspicious link, disconnect from the internet immediately, run a virus scan, change passwords for any accounts you may have entered credentials for, and monitor your accounts for unusual activity.
Yes. Our URL Checker expands shortened URLs and checks the final destination. Attackers often use URL shorteners to hide malicious destinations. Always check a short link before clicking, especially if it was sent unsolicited.
Yes. You can check links without creating an account. A free account gives you 10 URL checks per month plus scan history. Paid plans offer unlimited checks.
Our URL checker is powered by VirusTotal, which aggregates results from 90+ security vendors including Google Safe Browsing, Kaspersky, Bitdefender, and more. It is one of the most comprehensive URL reputation databases in the world. However, very new phishing sites may not yet be flagged — always use your judgment alongside the tool.
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