Is It a Scam?
Check the Verdict.
RavenX tracks 19 online scams and social media scams across 5 threat tiers — from Facebook Marketplace fraud and romance scams to crypto schemes, phishing, and fake guru courses. Every verdict below is backed by documented red flags, manipulation-tactic analysis, and a trust score where lower means more dangerous.
Use this page as a free scam checker: the verdict database below is maintained by RavenX throughout 2026, and every entry links to a full breakdown of how the scheme works and how to protect yourself. If what you are looking for is not listed, the free analyzer can evaluate any offer on demand.
Crypto Scams
AI Scams
MLM Schemes
Lifestyle Gurus
Business Opportunity Scams
Scam Defense Academy
Verdicts tell you what to avoid; the RavenX Academy teaches you how to spot the next scheme before anyone catalogues it. These free guides cover the psychology, verification checklists, and pattern recognition behind every verdict in the database.
Common Questions About Online Scams
How to check if a website is a scam?
Check the domain age (scam sites are usually weeks old), search the site name plus the word scam, look for missing contact details and fake urgency like countdown timers, and verify prices that seem too good to be true. A padlock icon only means the connection is encrypted, not that the site is legitimate. You can also paste any offer into the free RavenX analyzer for an instant verdict.
What is a scam detector?
A scam detector is a tool that analyzes a website, message, or offer for known fraud patterns — psychological manipulation tactics, unrealistic income claims, fake social proof, and pressure techniques. RavenX combines a database of verified scam verdicts with a free AI analyzer that rates any offer on a 0-100 trust score, where lower means more dangerous.
Can I get scammed online?
Yes — anyone can. Scammers target intelligence, not stupidity: they exploit emotions like greed, fear, and urgency that override careful thinking. Reported online fraud losses exceed $10 billion per year in the US alone, and the fastest-growing victim group is under 40. The defense is pattern recognition: knowing the tactics before you encounter them.
How do I check if a link is a scam?
Hover over the link (or long-press on mobile) to reveal the real destination before clicking. Watch for look-alike domains such as amaz0n or paypa1, extra words like login-secure, and shortened URLs that hide the target. Never click links in unsolicited texts or emails about deliveries, refunds, or account problems — go to the official site directly instead.
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