The internet is full of opportunities — but also traps. From fake online shops to phishing pages that mimic your bank, scams are evolving faster than most people can keep up. A single click can mean lost money or stolen data.
The scale of the problem is staggering (source):
- An estimated 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every day, making up about 1.2% of all global email traffic.
- Google blocks around 100 million phishing emails daily, yet millions still slip through.
- Since the COVID-19 pandemic, phishing attacks have more than doubled in frequency.
- Phishing sites increased from 110,000 in 2019 to over 1 million in 2024 — and the trend is still rising.
With the help of AI, scams now look more realistic than ever. Professional-looking sites, convincing emails, and manipulative tactics make it harder than ever to know who to trust. That’s why reliable resources for checking websites before you interact with them are essential.
That’s where ScamRaven comes in.
What is ScamRaven?
ScamRaven.com publishes human-verified scam reports. Instead of relying only on automated scans or blacklists, ScamRaven investigates suspicious domains, checks technical signals, reviews their content, and cross-references public feedback.
The result is a detailed, structured report that anyone can read before deciding whether to trust a site. Each report includes:
- Technical background
- Content analysis
- Public feedback
- A final verdict — Scam, Suspicious, or Legitimate
How is this different than other scanners?
Most “scam checkers” act like instant virus scans: type in a URL, and they return a one-line safe/unsafe label. While fast, these tools often miss newer or more sophisticated scams. ScamRaven takes a different approach:
- Manual verification — every report is reviewed and validated by humans, not just automated filters.
- Evidence-based — reports include screenshots, technical traces, and links to external discussions.
- Transparency — all reports are archived and searchable, so users can check history and patterns.
In short: ScamRaven values accuracy and trust over speed.
Why it matters
Scams are getting more professional every year. Many sites look polished, copy real brands, and advertise aggressively on social media. With phishing attacks rising 150% year-over-year from 2019 to 2022 — and still climbing — gut feeling is no longer enough.
By combining automation, AI, and community input, ScamRaven makes scam detection accessible to everyone, not just cybersecurity experts.
Before you buy from an unfamiliar shop or click a suspicious link, make it a habit to check ScamRaven first. If a report exists, you’ll see clear evidence to help you decide whether to proceed or steer clear. Safer browsing starts with trusted information.
ScamRaven is currently in beta, with a public scanner in development — but the reports are already available for anyone who wants to browse smarter and stay safer.
Highly passionate about cyber security (penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, cybersecurity in general), and blogging. I am experienced in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, various security audits, had worked with various clients, most of them were in finance sector.
CompTIA Security+, CEH, CEH Practical, CEH Master, and OSCP certified.