How can I check if a website is legit for free?

Paste the store link into SafeBuy AI. It checks encryption, domain age, company details, payment methods, reviews and returns policy and returns a trust score with the evidence. Every account includes free checks each month.

What are the biggest warning signs of a fake online store?

A domain registered weeks ago, no company name or address, prices far below market, stock photos copied from other shops, only card or crypto checkout, no returns policy and reviews that all appear on the same day.

Can a website with HTTPS still be a scam?

Yes. HTTPS certificates are free and take minutes to issue, so the padlock only means the connection is encrypted — not that the seller is real. It must be read together with ownership, age and payment signals.

Guide

Is this website legit? How to know before you pay

Fake shops look better than ever. Six signals still expose them — and SafeBuy AI checks all six for you in seconds.

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Six signals to read

Domain age

Shops registered a few weeks ago account for most scam reports.

Company details

Real shops publish a name, address and company number. Fakes hide them.

The price

−70% on new releases is not a sale, it is bait.

Payment methods

Card or crypto only, with no buyer protection, is a clear red flag.

Reviews

A hundred five-star reviews in one week are bought, not earned.

Returns & terms

No returns policy or terms means no way back when the parcel never arrives.

The padlock proves nothing

HTTPS certificates are free and take minutes to issue. The padlock only means traffic is encrypted — not that the seller exists. It has to be read together with ownership, age and payment signals.

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