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This link is 'A rated' - we have not found any records of abuse on our threat lists reported in the past year. This link is 'B rated'. This link is 'C rated' - we have found records of abuse on our threat lists reported in the past year. Note: this link is less than 1 year old, which could be a threat signal. Please answer the questions below to check the results.
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Thank you, your feedback matters!

We use the information you have provided for a number of things:

  • As valuable data to help us with our research into the causes of cybercrime.
  • To share with those who specialise in tackling cybercrime, such as public safety officers, and abuse and threat feed providers.
  • To help the internet industry identify the winners and losers in the fight against cybercrime, and to learn from each other.

Help, advice and further information.

I believe that I (or somebody I know) might have been scammed.
Please read this blog article called 'What to do if you think you might have been scammed!'. The article has been prepared by our Research Analyst, Georgia Osborn (who also has a background in law enforcement), and contains helpful advice and links to others services to get more support and help.
I want to know more about how I can protect myself from scam, cybercrime or abuse.
As well as the article above, we suggest the following.
How can I get involved.
If you are researcher, an academic institution, or involved in public safety, we have tailored solutions for you tailored solutions for you. If you are a commercial organisation, we offer partnerships and consultancy to help with a range of cybersecurity, brand management, and internet governance matters.
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Why did you check this link today?
Please select an option that best describes your reason for checking a link today.
Sorry to hear this - we have some advice!

Although the link you checked had an A-rated trust rating Trust badge there is clearly something wrong.

It's possible that you may be the target of a scam, cybercrime or abuse that has yet to be picked up by the security providers that we use. Things can take time to work through to TRUSTCHECKER and you may be one of the first to be scammed.

The link you checked had an B rating Trust badge this means that there have been reports in the past that should have been sorted but sadly things may still be wrong.

It's possible that you may be the target of a new round of scam, cybercrime or abuse that has yet to be picked up by the security providers that we use.

The link you checked had an C ratingTrust badge this means that there is clearly something wrong.

It's possible that you have indeed been the target of a scam, cybercrime or abuse.

Please help others by continuing to answer a few questions, and at the end we have some helpful links.

Take your time!

Although the link you checked had an A-rated trust rating Trust badge there may still be a problem.

The link you checked had an B rating Trust badge this means that there have been reports in the past that should have been sorted but sadly things may still be wrong.

The link you checked had an C ratingTrust badge this means that there is clearly something wrong.

If you are unsure about the email you received, trust your instinct! If you are uncertain, do not reply. You may the target of a scam, cybercrime or abuse that has yet to be reported. But providing these details to TRUSTCHECKER, you are bringing to people’s attention. Please do fill out the rest of this form, so we have a record.

Also, please don’t worry. Abusive emails are sent to thousands of would-be victims at the same time every day. It is very unlikely to be personal.

Take your time!

Although the link you checked had an A-rated trust rating Trust badge there may still be a problem.

The link you checked had an B rating Trust badge this means that there have been reports in the past that should have been sorted but sadly things may still be wrong.

The link you checked had an C ratingTrust badge this means that there is clearly something wrong.

If you are unsure about the text you received, trust your instinct! If you are uncertain, do not reply. You may the target of a scam, cybercrime or abuse that has yet to be reported. But providing these details to TRUSTCHECKER, you are bringing to people’s attention. Please do fill out the rest of this form, so we have a record.

Also, please don’t worry. Abusive texts are sent to thousands of would-be victims at the same time every day. It is very unlikely to be personal.

Who do you think is responsible for tackling scam, cybercrime or abuse?
Please select all that apply.

Do you agree with the '' rating we have given today?
An 'A' rating means that we were unable to find any significant reports of abuse in the last year.
A 'B' rating means that we found abuse reports in old records but none in the past year.
A 'C' rating means that we have found reports of abuse made in the last year.

Please think about why you don't agree?
Please tick all that apply.

Please help others by verifying your report.
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