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Domain Due Diligence

Report for Mcbids.ca

Report Date
November 20, 2025
Recommendation
Caution
Overall Summary
Suspicious
  Why we think so? 

Mcbids.ca is a Canadian auction website with verified contact details and a valid SSL certificate. It shows low to moderate traffic, with estimated visits dropping from about 5,284 in August 2025 to 1,239 in October 2025, indicating declining user engagement. The site ranks very low globally and in Canada, reflecting limited popularity. No trademarks match its name, and it is not blacklisted for scams or phishing. Online searches found no reports of fraud or legal disputes linked to Mcbids.ca specifically, though similarly named sites have negative feedback. Contact info includes multiple Canadian phone numbers and business emails with consistent domain names. Overall, available data do not raise clear red flags but traffic and reputation signals suggest caution.

Confidence Score
63%

Risk Insights

🛡️

Valid SSL Certificate 🛡️

  • Secure connection verified
  • Certificate valid until January 2026
  • Protects user data in transit
⚠️

Declining Traffic Volume

  • Visits dropped from 5,284 (Aug) to 1,239 (Oct) 2025
  • Global rank very low (over 11 million)
  • May indicate declining interest or trust
✅

No Scam or Phishing Flags

  • Not blacklisted by Google Safe Browsing
  • No crypto scam alerts found
  • No legal disputes reported

Contradictory Signals

Although technical signals are clean, user engagement trends warrant caution.

Signal A: No scam reports or blacklist flags

Signal B: Steep decline in traffic suggesting trust concerns

Category Scores

Red Flags & Warnings

  • Declining website traffic suggests low user engagement which could signal reduced trust or interest.

🔎 Detailed Checks & Analysis

Valid SSL and HTTPS Secure Connection

Score: 10/100
Passed

"SSL certificate is current and correctly configured for www.mcbids.ca domain."

Reason: Mcbids.ca uses a valid SSL certificate issued by R12 valid through January 2026, ensuring encrypted communication.

Domain Registration and Age

Score: 80/100
Passed

"Short domain age reduces confidence slightly."

Reason: Domain is newly registered in February 2025 but uses a reputable registrar (Tucows.com Co.) with no transfer flags, indicating legitimacy.

Traffic and User Engagement

Score: 40/100
Failed

"Bounce rate and pages per visit suggest limited engagement."

Reason: Site traffic declined steeply over last three months, and global rank is very low, which may indicate low trust or waning interest.

Contact Information Authenticity

Score: 10/100
Passed

"Presence on social media and linked business profiles adds credibility."

Reason: Multiple phone numbers and email addresses tied to domain found on official and auction-related pages improve legitimacy.

Blacklist and Scam Reports

Score: 10/100
Passed

"No warning signs from technical security sources."

Reason: No listings on scam blacklists or phishing detections from Google Safe Browsing or crypto scam databases.

Reputation and User Complaints

Score: 40/100
Failed

"Lack of reviews lowers reputation confidence."

Reason: No direct complaints or legal disputes found for Mcbids.ca, but beware similar-named platforms with negative feedback.

Your Next Steps

  • 1

    Verify business legitimacy by contacting listed phone numbers and emails directly.

  • 2

    Look for user reviews on Canadian consumer protection sites or the Better Business Bureau.

  • 3

    Monitor traffic and reputation trends to detect any emerging issues.

  • 4

    Avoid sharing sensitive financial information until trust is confirmed.

  • 5

    Report suspicious activity to relevant authorities if encountered.

Evidence & Citations

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