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# Alertoscan — Full Documentation

> Alertoscan is a free website security scanner that checks any URL against multiple antivirus engines, international financial regulators, blacklists, SSL validation, and WHOIS data to detect scams, phishing, and fraudulent websites.

Alertoscan helps users verify website legitimacy before sharing personal information or making transactions. No account required, results in seconds, 100% free. Available at https://alertoscan.io

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## Scam URL Checker (Main Tool)

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/scan

The Alertoscan Scam URL Checker performs real-time multi-source threat detection on any website URL. Users enter a domain or URL and receive a comprehensive security analysis within seconds.

### What the Scanner Checks

- **Antivirus Analysis:** Scans against multiple antivirus engines to detect malware, phishing attempts, and malicious code
- **Blacklist Detection:** Checks Cloudflare Phishing Protection and Google Safe Browsing for known dangerous sites
- **Regulatory Warnings:** Cross-references international financial regulators for official fraud warnings and enforcement actions
- **SSL Certificate Validation:** Verifies HTTPS encryption, certificate validity, issuer, and expiration
- **WHOIS Domain Data:** Analyzes domain registration date, registrar, and ownership patterns
- **AI-Powered Analysis:** Automated expert summary explaining the security profile of the scanned website

### Who Should Use This Tool

- Consumers verifying online stores before purchasing
- Investors researching cryptocurrency or trading platforms
- Job seekers checking company legitimacy
- Anyone receiving suspicious links via email or social media

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## Website Reviews

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/review/{domain}

After scanning a website, Alertoscan generates a detailed Review Page with a comprehensive security report and community hub for that domain.

### Review Page Sections

#### Hero & Overview
- **Trust Score Gauge:** Visual 0-100 rating with color-coded risk levels (Excellent, Good, Moderate, Risky, Dangerous)
- **Quick Stats:** At-a-glance warnings count, threat count, and blacklist status
- **Scoring Badges:** Individual scoring chain indicators showing bonus and penalty factors
- **AI Executive Summary:** Expert analysis explaining why the site received its score, with key highlights

#### Website Overview
- **Website Preview:** Screenshot of the website with status labels (Live, Down, Parked, Phishing Warning, etc.)
- **Website Status:** Real-time availability monitoring with HTTP status code details
- **Contact Information:** Extracted company emails, phone numbers, and addresses with country detection
- **Uptime History:** Calendar widget showing daily availability history with color-coded status (online, parked, down, unknown)
- **Exit Scam Indicator:** Monthly uptime trends with bar chart visualization to detect sudden disappearances

#### Security Analysis
- **Antivirus Results:** Detailed breakdown of which security engines flagged threats, with malicious/clean engine counts
- **Blacklist Status:** Cloudflare Phishing Detection and Google Safe Browsing results with threat type badges
- **Regulatory Warnings:** Official warnings from international financial regulators with source links, dates, and indicator details (emails, phones, addresses found)
- **SSL Certificate Details:** Encryption status, issuer, validity period, TLS version, cipher suite, and subject alternative names

#### Technical Details
- **Domain Registrar:** WHOIS data including registrar name, domain age, creation/expiry dates, privacy protection status, and nameservers
- **Server Information:** IP address, server software, hosting location (city/country), and ASN provider
- **Technologies Detected:** CMS platforms, JavaScript frameworks, analytics tools, CDNs, and hosting providers

#### Network & Performance
- **HTTP Transactions:** Full request list with method, status codes, resource types, URLs, and sizes
- **Page Timing:** Load performance breakdown (DNS, TCP, TLS, TTFB, content download, DOM loaded, page load)
- **Network Statistics:** Request count, HTTPS ratio, unique countries/ASNs, TLS protocol details
- **Redirect Chain:** Complete redirect history with status codes and final destination
- **Resource Breakdown:** Resources by type (scripts, stylesheets, images, fonts) with size analysis
- **Cookie Analysis:** Cookie security audit (secure flags, HttpOnly, SameSite) with analytics cookie identification

#### Community & Trust
- **Scam Farm Network:** Related domains sharing code signatures, detecting organized scam operations
- **Community Reviews:** User-submitted ratings and experiences with voting system
- **Score Evolution:** Trust score history chart with timeline view showing score trends over time
- **FAQ Section:** Dynamic frequently asked questions specific to the scanned domain

#### Additional Features
- **Final Verdict:** Summary recommendation with risk level badge and actionable advice
- **Fraud Victim CTA:** Resources and professional investigation referral for victims of scams
- **Shareable URL** for warning others about suspicious sites
- **Schema.org structured data** for search engine visibility
- **Mobile-responsive design** for checking sites on any device
- **Regular automated re-scans** to keep data current

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## Trust Score Algorithm

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/trust-score

The Trust Score is Alertoscan's unified 0-100 risk rating that aggregates multiple security signals into a single, actionable number.

### Risk Levels

- **85-100 (Excellent):** Very low risk, established website with clean security profile
- **70-84 (Good):** Low risk, minor concerns may exist but generally safe
- **45-69 (Moderate):** Some risk factors detected, proceed with caution
- **25-44 (Risky):** Significant concerns identified, exercise extreme caution
- **0-24 (Dangerous):** Critical threat indicators, avoid sharing any information

### Badge System — Penalty Chains

The Trust Score uses a badge system where each security dimension has escalating severity tiers. The more severe the finding, the higher the penalty. Each badge is visually displayed on the review page.

| Chain | Tiers (escalating severity) |
|-------|----------------------------|
| **Antivirus** | Shady Signal → Virus Suspect → Malware Magnet → Digital Biohazard |
| **Blacklists** | First Hit → Double Hit → Heavy Hit → Total Blackout |
| **Regulatory** | Single Flag → Dual Flag → Storm Flagged → Nuclear Flag |
| **Domain Age** | Young Blood → Rookie → Seedling → Hatchling → Newborn |
| **Scam Farm** | Copycat → Clone Army → Scam Factory → Evil Empire |
| **SSL** | Cert Countdown → Broken Lock → Wide Open Door |
| **Cookie Security** | Weak Cookies → Broken Cookies → Toxic Cookies |
| **Server Location** | Sketchy Neighborhood |
| **Community** | Meh Rating → Thumbs Down → Community Reject |
| **WHOIS** | Ghost Owner |
| **Risky Category** | Warm Zone → Hot Zone → Fire Zone → Dead Zone |
| **Network Threats** | Shady Routes → Dark Web Tourist |
| **Malicious Requests** | Noisy Neighbor → Request Flood |
| **Parked Domain** | Ghost Town |

### Badge System — Bonus Chains

Positive signals that increase the Trust Score:

| Chain | Tiers (escalating reward) |
|-------|--------------------------|
| **Domain Veteran** | Old Timer → Internet Veteran → Living Legend |
| **Community Trust** | Crowd Pleaser → Fan Favorite → Beloved |

### How the Formula Works

The algorithm starts at a base score and applies penalties and bonuses from each chain based on the scan findings. Each chain has escalating severity — higher tiers result in larger score deductions. Bonus chains reward established, well-reviewed websites. The algorithm uses dynamic weighting to adjust when certain data sources are unavailable.

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## BreachRadar — Email Breach Checker

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools/email-breach-checker

BreachRadar is a free email breach checker that reveals if your email address has been exposed in known data breaches. Enter your email to instantly check against billions of compromised records.

### What You Get

- **Breach Count:** Total number of data breaches containing your email
- **Breach Sources:** Which specific services were compromised (e.g., LinkedIn, Adobe)
- **Data Classes Exposed:** Types of information leaked (passwords, emails, phone numbers, addresses)
- **Breach Timeline:** When each breach occurred and when data became public
- **Recommended Actions:** Specific security steps to protect your accounts

### Who Should Use This Tool

- Anyone who wants to check if their email was compromised
- Users concerned about password reuse across services
- Security-conscious individuals monitoring their digital footprint
- People who received suspicious login attempts or spam

### Privacy & Security

- **No email storage:** Your email is not logged or stored
- **Rate limited:** Protection against abuse
- **Server-side only:** Email is checked securely on server, never exposed to third parties

### What To Do If Breached

1. **Change passwords immediately** on affected services
2. **Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)** wherever possible
3. **Use unique passwords** for each service (use our Password Generator)
4. **Consider a password manager** like 1Password, Bitwarden, or LastPass
5. **Monitor accounts** for suspicious activity
6. **Watch for phishing** attempts using your leaked data

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## Password Generator

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools/password-generator

A free, secure tool that creates strong passwords, memorable passphrases, and numeric PINs. All generation happens locally in your browser — nothing is ever sent to a server.

### Generation Modes

**Password Mode:**
- Customizable length from 8 to 128 characters
- Options for uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Exclude ambiguous characters (0, O, l, 1, I) for readability
- Generate 1, 5, or 10 passwords at once

**Passphrase Mode:**
- Generate 3 to 12 random words
- Customizable separator (space, hyphen, underscore, period, none)
- Optional number and symbol inclusion
- Capitalize words option for readability
- Based on EFF wordlist for true randomness

**PIN Mode:**
- Generate numeric codes from 4 to 12 digits
- Perfect for banking, device locks, and secure access codes

### Security Features

- **100% Client-Side:** All passwords generated in your browser using the Web Crypto API
- **No Server Storage:** Generated passwords never leave your device
- **Cryptographically Secure:** Uses `crypto.getRandomValues()` for true randomness
- **No Tracking:** No logging or storage of generated passwords

### Strength Analysis

Each generated password is analyzed for:
- **Entropy (bits):** Mathematical measure of randomness
- **Time to Crack:** Estimated brute-force resistance
- **Strength Rating:** Very Weak to Very Strong with visual indicator

### History Feature

- Recent passwords stored locally in browser only (never on servers)
- One-click copy for any previous password
- Clear history option for privacy

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## TechStack Checker — Website Technology Detector

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools/website-technology-checker

Detects and identifies the technologies, frameworks, CMS platforms, and analytics tools used by any website.

### What Technologies Are Detected

- **Content Management Systems:** WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Drupal, Joomla, Webflow, Ghost
- **JavaScript Frameworks:** React, Vue.js, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Svelte, jQuery
- **Analytics & Tracking:** Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, Hotjar, Mixpanel
- **CDN & Performance:** Cloudflare, AWS CloudFront, Fastly, Akamai
- **E-commerce Platforms:** WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, PrestaShop
- **Hosting Providers:** AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Vercel, Netlify
- **Marketing Tools:** HubSpot, Mailchimp, Intercom, Drift, Zendesk
- **Security:** reCAPTCHA, SSL providers

### Use Cases

- **Competitive Analysis:** Discover what technologies competitors use
- **Security Research:** Identify potentially vulnerable software versions
- **Development Planning:** Understand a site's tech stack before integration
- **Due Diligence:** Verify claims about a company's technical capabilities

### How Detection Works

The tool analyzes HTTP headers, HTML source code, JavaScript libraries, meta tags, and network requests to fingerprint technologies. Results are categorized and displayed with confidence levels.

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## All Security Tools

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/tools

Browse all available Alertoscan security tools in one place. Currently includes:

1. **Scam URL Checker** — Main website security scanner with Trust Score
2. **BreachRadar** — Email breach checker
3. **Password Generator** — Secure password, passphrase, and PIN generator
4. **TechStack Checker** — Website technology detector

Additional tools are under development.

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## Fraud Protection Guide

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/help-fraud

Resources for users who have encountered or fallen victim to online fraud, with access to professional investigation services through our partner CNC Intelligence.

### What This Page Offers

- **Fraud Identification:** How to recognize common scam patterns
- **Professional Investigation:** Access to licensed investigators for fund recovery
- **Free Consultation:** 24-hour response, 100% confidential, no obligation
- **Reporting Guidance:** Where and how to report online fraud

### Types of Scams Covered

- Investment and cryptocurrency fraud
- Romance scams and catfishing
- Fake online stores and shopping fraud
- Phishing and identity theft
- Tech support scams
- Employment and job offer scams

### CNC Intelligence Partnership

For victims of significant financial fraud, Alertoscan partners with CNC Intelligence, a licensed investigation firm (BBB A+ rated, Chainalysis Certified) specializing in:
- Cryptocurrency tracing and recovery
- Scammer identification and evidence gathering
- Law enforcement support
- Asset recovery assistance

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## Blog

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/blog

Security news, scam investigations, and educational content to help users stay safe online.

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## About Alertoscan

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/about

Alertoscan was created to help everyday internet users protect themselves from online scams. The service aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources to provide comprehensive website security assessments.

### Mission

To make website safety verification accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. Every scan is free, requires no account, and delivers results in seconds.

### Data Sources

All security data comes from official, authoritative sources:
- Multiple antivirus engines for malware and phishing detection
- Cloudflare Phishing Protection and Google Safe Browsing
- Official government financial regulator databases worldwide
- WHOIS registration records
- SSL certificate authorities
- Community-submitted reviews and reports

### Privacy Commitment

- No personal data collected for basic scans
- Scanned URLs are not linked to user identities
- No tracking cookies for anonymous users
- Full privacy policy at https://alertoscan.io/privacy-policy

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Alertoscan free to use?
Yes, all tools are completely free and most require no account registration.

### How accurate are the scan results?
Alertoscan aggregates data from multiple antivirus engines and international financial regulators. Results reflect the consensus of these authoritative sources.

### Can I scan any website?
You can scan any publicly accessible website URL. Private or password-protected pages cannot be analyzed.

### How often is the security data updated?
Security data is fetched in real-time from source APIs during each scan. Regulatory databases are synchronized daily.

### What should I do if a site has a low Trust Score?
Avoid sharing personal information, financial details, or making purchases. Report the site if you believe it's fraudulent. Visit our Fraud Protection Guide at https://alertoscan.io/help-fraud for additional help.

### Can website owners dispute their score?
Yes, website owners can contact Alertoscan to report false positives or request a review. Contact: https://alertoscan.io/contact

### Does Alertoscan remove websites from the internet?
No, Alertoscan only provides information and security analysis. We do not have the ability to remove or block websites.

### Is my data safe when using Alertoscan?
Yes. Basic scans require no personal information. The Password Generator runs entirely in your browser. BreachRadar does not store your email. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

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## Contact Information

**URL:** https://alertoscan.io/contact

- **General Inquiries:** Standard response within 24 hours
- **Security Reports:** Priority response within 4 hours
- **Support Requests:** Response within 12 hours
- **Partnership Inquiries:** Business and integration opportunities
- **Press & Media:** Brand assets available at https://alertoscan.io/brand

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## Additional Resources

- **Brand Assets:** https://alertoscan.io/brand — Official logos for press and partnerships
- **Privacy Policy:** https://alertoscan.io/privacy-policy
- **Terms of Service:** https://alertoscan.io/terms-conditions
- **Cookie Policy:** https://alertoscan.io/cookie-policy
- **Security Policy:** https://alertoscan.io/security-policy — Vulnerability disclosure
- **Sitemap:** https://alertoscan.io/sitemap_index.xml