Google Safe Browsing
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Google's threat database flags sites known to host malware, phishing, or unwanted software. A clean result is a strong positive signal.
Domain Safety Report
ftc.gov
Likely SafeConfidence
41%
TrustDepth Score™
80/100
80
ftc.gov looks safe overall. It uses HTTPS correctly, has existed for over 28 years, and publishes SPF and DMARC email records.
Security Verification Log
Algorithm v2
Why this score?
This website scored 80/100 because:
- Registered 28 years ago · via get.gov · WHOIS privacy on (redacted) · privacy on an established domain — unusual.
- Valid HTTPS certificate.
- SPF ✓ DMARC ✓ DNSSEC ✓
- Reachable over HTTPS with HSTS.
- No suspicious naming patterns.
HTTPS EnabledHSTSDNSSEC EnabledSPF FoundDMARC FoundEstablished (10+ yrs)
Verified by TrustDepthChecked Scan ID
TD-2CFBD5Scan took 4116 msTrust Statistics
- TrustDepth Score
- 80/ 100
- Confidence
- 41%
- Domain Age
- 28y
- Blocklists
- —
- Security Checks
- 5 / 12Passed
- Last Scan
- Just now
Data sourcesRDAP (WHOIS)Cloudflare DNSGoogle Safe BrowsingURLhausLive reachabilityTLS probe
ftc.gov at a glance
How this domain connects to the rest of the TrustDepth graph.
- Category
- Government
- Registrar
- get.gov
- Age
- 28 years
Score breakdown
Every signal, its weight, and how many points it contributed to ftc.gov's score.
Abuse blocklists
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We check independent abuse databases like URLhaus and PhishTank. Being listed means researchers have observed the site being used maliciously.
Domain age (WHOIS)
PassRegistered 28 years ago · via get.gov · WHOIS privacy on (redacted) · privacy on an established domain — unusual.
Weight 13Contribution +10 / 13
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Older domains are much less likely to be scams. Most phishing sites are registered within the last 90 days.
SSL / TLS certificate
PassValid HTTPS certificate.
Weight 8Contribution +8 / 8
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A valid HTTPS certificate proves the site owns the domain and encrypts traffic. Broken or missing certificates are a red flag.
DNS configuration
PassSPF ✓ DMARC ✓ DNSSEC ✓
Weight 8Contribution +8 / 8
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SPF, DMARC and DNSSEC records help stop attackers from spoofing this domain in email or redirecting visitors to fake copies.
Reachability & HTTPS
PassReachable over HTTPS with HSTS.
Weight 6Contribution +6 / 6
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We confirm the site actually responds, upgrades HTTP to HTTPS, and returns a healthy status code.
Naming & impersonation
PassNo suspicious naming patterns.
Weight 6Contribution +6 / 6
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Lookalike names, homoglyphs, brand-typosquats, suspicious TLDs, and digit-heavy strings correlate with scam sites.
Security headers
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Weight 6Contribution +4 / 6
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HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy show the operator takes basic browser-side hardening seriously.
Transparency pages
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Weight 6Contribution +4 / 6
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Real businesses publish contact, about, privacy and terms pages. Missing all of them is a common scam pattern.
Redirect chain
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Long redirect chains or cross-domain hops are common in cloaking, affiliate abuse, and phishing landers.
Tech fingerprint
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Weight 2Contribution +1 / 2
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Robots.txt, sitemap.xml, server headers and framework markers show the site is a properly built, maintained web app.
Community reviews
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Weight 2Contribution +1 / 2
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Signed-in visitors can share first-hand experiences. Aggregated ratings supplement automated checks.
Staying safe on ftc.gov
Simple habits that keep you safe whether or not this site scores well.
Verify the URL character by character
Typosquats swap letters (rn for m, 0 for o). If in doubt, type the address instead of clicking a link.
Use a password manager
It only autofills on the exact domain — a great built-in phishing detector.
Prefer buyer-protected payments
Credit cards and PayPal Goods & Services let you dispute fraudulent charges. Wire and crypto do not.
Cross-check reviews independently
Search '<site> review' plus '<site> scam' to see the balance of opinions before trusting a new site.
Frequently asked about ftc.gov
Is ftc.gov a scam?+
Automated safety signals do not indicate ftc.gov is a scam. That said, no automated system catches every fraud — always verify unusual offers independently.
Is ftc.gov legit?+
ftc.gov passes TrustDepth's core safety checks and is not present on any abuse blocklists we consult. It's likely legitimate.
Can I trust ftc.gov?+
Most signals look good for ftc.gov. Trust it for normal browsing, but be cautious with payment info.
Is ftc.gov safe to use?+
ftc.gov looks safe for everyday use based on our automated checks. Still practice basic hygiene: verify URLs, use strong unique passwords, and enable two-factor authentication.
How is ftc.gov's safety score calculated?+
We combine live SSL, WHOIS, DNS and reachability checks with lookups against Google Safe Browsing and abuse blocklists such as URLhaus and PhishTank. Naming heuristics and (soon) community reviews add extra context. Each signal contributes a weighted portion of a 0–100 score.
Does ftc.gov use a secure HTTPS connection?+
Our SSL/TLS check inspects the live certificate served by ftc.gov, verifying issuer, validity window and hostname match. See the "SSL / TLS certificate" signal above for the exact result for this scan.
Has ftc.gov been reported for phishing or malware?+
We cross-check ftc.gov against Google Safe Browsing, URLhaus and PhishTank. If any of them flag the domain, it will show as a red signal in the "Safety signals" section above.
How old is the ftc.gov domain?+
WHOIS registration age is one of the strongest anti-scam signals — most fraudulent sites are less than 90 days old. Check the "Domain age (WHOIS)" signal above for the registration date and age for ftc.gov.
What should I do if ftc.gov looks suspicious?+
Close the tab, do not enter any credentials, and do not download files. Report the URL to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/) and to your browser's built-in reporting tool. If you already entered a password, change it immediately on the real site and enable 2FA.
How often is this ftc.gov report updated?+
Every scan is live — signals are re-checked from source when you load this page (with a short cache to avoid rate limits). You can force a fresh scan any time by re-submitting ftc.gov from the home page.
About this ftc.gov safety report
TrustDepth generated this scorecard for ftc.gov by running seven independent checks in parallel: SSL/TLS certificate validity, WHOIS registration age, DNS configuration (SPF, DMARC, DNSSEC), HTTPS reachability, Google Safe Browsing status, abuse blocklists (URLhaus, PhishTank), and naming heuristics. Each signal contributes a weighted share of the 0–100 score.
A verdict of trusted means the domain passed all core checks with high confidence. Likely safe means most signals are positive with one minor gap. Unclear means we don't have enough evidence to recommend for or against. Suspicious and dangerous mean at least one strong red flag — proceed with caution or avoid entirely.
Automated scans catch most fraud, but no scanner is perfect. Always cross-check unusual offers, verify contact details, and prefer payment methods with buyer protection. Read our methodology for the full scoring breakdown.
Community reports for ftc.gov
Real reports from people who have used ftc.gov. Add yours to help others decide.
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