Check -a-Website is a really useful resource which enables users to check whether a website is likely to be legitimate or a scam. Get Safe Online (with CIFAS and other partners) provide this service in the UK. It allows users to quickly check whether a website address is legitimate. The tool checks the website address against numerous data sources (including law enforcement agencies) and produces a trust score. There’s  also an inbuilt feature which allows you to go ahead and report scams if the results are a cause for concern.

The ability to check a website before clicking on it will hopefully enable users to avoid becoming victims of online fraud and identify theft. Cyber crime continues to rise at a rapid rate with cyber criminals using increasing sophisticated methods to hoodwink users into revealing personal information. Fraudsters regularly impersonate legitimate websites such as the NHS, banks, government departments etc. They lead the user to the website through text messages, social media, emails etc with the aim of tricking people into entering or revealing personal information.

We always advocate a layered approach to cyber security to reduce the varied risks and entry points for criminals. We see Check-a-Website as being a useful tool for users to utilise as part of their cyber defence.

You can access the service here. This tool should help us all to stay safe online.

As expected the results for RedMosquito.co.uk are great – with a trust score of 100/100!