Free tool
URL Pattern Check
£0 / check
Quick first look at structural warning signs in a website address.
- URL-format warning indicators
- Basic educational explanations
- No account required
- No live website/security scan
Educational screening only
Scam prevention starts with a check
Check before you trust.
Suspicious website? Unfamiliar supplier? Check the warning signs and request a documented verification review before you hand over your money.
Free initial URL screeningUK-focused researchClear, evidence-led reports
Verification overviewSample interface
⌕ example-business.co.uk
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Website indicatorsReview domain and URL structure
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Business identityCheck relevant public registrations
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Evidence summaryDocument findings and limitations
Illustrative interface only — no actual company has been assessed.
Transparent limitationsNo false safety guaranteesFocused on practical warning signs
Start here — free
Check a website's URL warning signs
Our basic browser-based tool looks for suspicious URL structure. It does not connect to the website or check live scam databases.
Know what to look for
Make more informed decisions
From unfamiliar shops to supplier invoices, our services focus on useful evidence rather than meaningless scores.
Website warning signs
Spot concerning URL patterns and learn the additional checks you can do before trusting a website.
Seller verification
Request a manual research review of an online seller’s identity, public information and inconsistencies.
Supplier due diligence
Get an enhanced review of publicly available company details, trading claims and relevant concerns.
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the level of confidence you need
Launch packages with clear scope. Paid reports are supplied following enquiry, scope confirmation and payment arrangements.
Recommended starting point
Detailed Verification
£49 / report
Evidence-led manual research into a website or online seller.
- Website and identity research
- Available public business information
- Documented warning signs
- Written findings and limitations
Confirm scope & delivery before payment
For business decisions
Supplier Due Diligence
£99 / report
Enhanced public-information review before engaging an unfamiliar supplier.
- Company details and trading claims
- Public registry cross-checks where available
- Website and contact inconsistencies
- Detailed written review and caveats
No regulated legal or financial advice
We do not sell safety certifications or guarantee whether a person, business or website is genuine. Reports reflect available evidence at the time of review.
Clear from start to finish
How paid verification works
We explain what can be checked and what cannot — before you purchase.
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Tell us what concerns you
Send the website, seller or supplier name and the reason for your enquiry. Avoid sharing sensitive personal data.
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Confirm the scope
We confirm deliverables, availability, expected timing and a secure payment method before work begins.
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Review the evidence
Receive a written summary of publicly available findings, areas of concern and remaining uncertainties.
Speak to our team
Need a closer look at a website or supplier?
Tell us what you'd like reviewed. We'll confirm the report scope and next steps before any payment is requested.
- No checkout or charge at the enquiry stage
- Evidence-led manual report options
- Suitable for consumers and UK businesses
- We do not request passwords or card details
Prefer email? costi.i@oberonplc.co.uk
Request verification
Submitting opens a prepared message in your email application. It does not send information automatically.
Common questions
Good questions deserve straight answers
Can the free checker tell me whether a website is safe?
No. It only inspects text patterns in the URL within your browser. Fraudulent sites can look completely normal. This service is not a real-time malware, reputation, certificate or business-registry lookup.
What does the £49 report include?
A scoped written review of the website or seller using relevant public information, identified inconsistencies, evidence sources and clear limitations. We confirm the precise scope and available delivery timing before charging.
Does a report guarantee that a company is legitimate?
No. Our research can identify concerns and document available evidence, but cannot guarantee honesty, solvency, delivery or protection from fraud.
Can I pay for a report immediately?
At launch, please enquire first. We will explain the scope and share secure payment arrangements once the service is confirmed. There is no functioning checkout on this page.
Where should I report a suspected scam?
If you suspect a fraudulent website, use the official NCSC suspicious website reporting service. If you have lost money, contact your bank immediately and follow the current police/fraud-reporting guidance for your part of the UK.