How link checking works
Updated July 8, 2026
scamverdict
How link checking works
Paste any link into the Link Checker. Trustiry safely fetches the destination (never in your browser) and runs a weighted set of signals:
- HTTPS / TLS validity
- Domain age (very new domains are riskier)
- Brand impersonation (lookalike / leet / punycode of a known brand)
- Risky TLDs (.top, .xyz, .zip, and friends)
- Redirect chains that bounce across domains
- Community reports
Verdicts
| Verdict | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Likely official | Verified official destination |
| Unverified | Not confirmed as official |
| Suspicious | Several risk signals |
| Risky | High risk, avoid |
| Likely impersonation | Imitates a real brand |
Each result shows the exact signal breakdown so the score is never a mystery.