Be a savvy shopper!
Worried a website may be fake? Check it before you buy
Some of our lovely testimonials …
Jo, our founder, shares her experience
“The scammers were so devious when I got scammed buying a beautiful pair of shoes”.
They specifically:
Targeted me on Facebook and Instagram
If I knew of a service like this last year then I would have saved myself money, time and stress. So, I decided to build Retail Checker.
Our digital system scans global sources to deliver a confidence score for any business you’re unsure about. We use AI to help too.
In under 30 seconds, you’ll receive a short explanation of why the company has been given that confidence score along with one of the Traffic Light Trio:
RED – Likely Unsafe
Websites in this category should be treated with caution. Take extra care before sharing personal details or completing any transactions.
AMBER – Caution Recommended
Websites in this category are not considered particularly safe or dangerous. Further research may be necessary before relying on them.
GREEN – Likely Safe:
Websites in this range are generally considered okay. Still, always double‑check the web address before you pay to make sure it’s the same company you started dealing with.
You’re using our early access version – we’re improving things all the time. Please share feedback if you spot anything odd
It’s easy to use:
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Simply copy and paste the website address and put it in the search box above
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We conduct the searches and reveal the results
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You can feel good about making informed decisions
Did you know…
We look at the legitimacy of the business and show some google reviews where they are available (it is unusual for a legitimate company to not have google reviews!)
If you are scammed or unsure about any company on Etsy, Amazon, TikTok Shop or Temu THEY should look after you so contact them directly.
Why Choose Us?
We're honest
We don’t take money from ANY retailer to receive a high positive score.
We want to prevent you losing money.
Easy to Use
Lots of digital services can be scary and difficult to understand.
We keep it really simple!
We get it
Being scammed is costly and embarrasing. We know because we have been there. People feel empowered when they can make informed decisions.