| | How to Do It | What It Reveals | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Reverse Image Search | Upload a product photo or screenshot to Google Images, TinEye, or Yandex. | If the same image appears on dozens of unrelated sites, it's likely a stock photo and the listing could be a scam. | | Cross-Platform Seller Check | Search for the seller's username on Reddit, X (Twitter), and independent review sites like Trustpilot. | Real-world experiences from other buyers. You'll quickly spot patterns of complaints (e.g., "seller never shipped," "item was counterfeit"). | | URL & Domain Analysis | Use a tool like ScamAdviser, URLVoid, or VirusTotal. Paste the full URL of the website or product page. | The site's trust score, its age, the country where its server is located, and any history of malware or phishing. | | Whois Lookup | Use a Whois lookup tool (e.g., Who.is, ICANN Lookup) and enter the domain name (e.g., javhd.today ). | The domain's registration date (recently registered is a major red flag), the registrant's name (often hidden), and the expiration date. | | Contact & Address Verification | Look for a physical address, phone number, and email on the website. Then, check that address on Google Maps. | A real company will have a real, verifiable address. A PO Box or a residential address in a random town is a strong warning sign. | | Scam Database Search | Go to a site like Scamvoid or WebVetted. | A community-driven record of scam reports. If a site is listed, stay away. | | Google Maps Street View | Look up the business address provided on the website. | See if the address corresponds to a legitimate storefront or warehouse, or if it's a vacant lot or a residential house. |