Is This Store Safe?

ScamGuard uses artificial intelligence to analyze multiple data points about an online store. When you submit a URL, our system searches the web for customer reviews, complaints on forums like PakWheels and Daraz, business registration records, domain age, social media presence, and payment method patterns. The AI then synthesizes all this information to calculate a trust score and provide a detailed report with specific red flags and green flags.

Yes, ScamGuard PK is completely free to use. You can scan as many stores as you want without creating an account. We believe everyone deserves access to scam protection tools, regardless of their financial situation. The service is supported through advertising.

Absolutely! ScamGuard is specifically designed to work with Instagram shops, Facebook pages, and traditional websites. In Pakistan, many online businesses operate exclusively through social media, which makes them harder to verify. Simply paste the Instagram profile URL (e.g., instagram.com/shopname) or Facebook page URL, and our AI will analyze the store's legitimacy by searching for reviews, complaints, and other trust signals across the web.

If a store receives a low trust score, we strongly recommend not making any purchase from them — especially prepaid orders. You should also report the store to the FIA Cyber Crime Wing at helpdesk.fia.gov.pk or call their helpline at 9911. If you've already been scammed, file a complaint immediately and keep all evidence including screenshots of conversations, payment receipts, and order confirmations. You can also use our Report feature to help warn other shoppers.

Our AI-powered analysis achieves approximately 92% accuracy based on verified community reports. However, ScamGuard should be used as one tool in your decision-making process, not the only one. A high trust score doesn't guarantee a perfect shopping experience, and a low score doesn't always mean the store is fraudulent — it may simply mean there isn't enough information available. Always exercise caution, prefer Cash on Delivery, and trust your instincts.

COD is generally safer than prepaid because you can inspect the package before paying. However, it's not foolproof. Common COD scams include receiving empty boxes, wrong items, or low-quality knockoffs that look nothing like the advertised product. Some scam stores also charge high shipping fees that aren't refundable. Always open the package in front of the delivery person and refuse to accept if the contents don't match your order.