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# How to check a website link

## Guide

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**Step 1:** Launch ScamShield > Click on "Check for scams".\
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**Step 2:** Click on 'Start Check'.\
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**Step 3:** Select 'A website link'. \
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![](/files/hB0bRNQuduVpctz5HPBG)

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**Step 4**: Copy & paste the link you want to check > click on 'Check.'\
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Step 6: That's it! Now you can wait for the check outcome.
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## Check Outcomes for Links

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<details>

<summary>Beware, this looks like a scam</summary>

![](/files/qiM4NErg7IspAI0RIuWW)

If you receive this outcome for your check, please proceed with caution. You may also lookout for other relevant information in this result such as:

1. **Volume of reports for this scam.** Eg. 100 other people have reported this particular scam.

To aid you in your reporting process, if the check outcome looks like a scam, <mark style="color:blue;">**ScamShield will automatically submit a scam report for you.**</mark>

</details>

<details>

<summary>This is not a verified link</summary>

**Step 1**: If you receive this outcome, it is highly likely the site is not an official government, bank or hospital website. In such a case, if you think the link is suspicious or malicious, please click on 'Got it'.&#x20;

![](/files/bfC7q7P1kQF9lk006hWj)

**Step 2**: Click on '**Report potential scam'**. ScamShield will then automatically submit a scam report on your behalf.&#x20;

![](/files/qkKP4pSG1sDUyRc55gxR)![](/files/SuacrGM818Hdzc729u36)

Following this step, the authorities will review the report and if the link is deemed suspicious, it will be blocked.

</details>

<details>

<summary>This link looks safe</summary>

![](/files/CA0BtS4Wf350QarPDteF)

Official government, bank and hospital websites are considered safe. If you receive this outcome, the website link is safe to visit.&#x20;

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