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Local Business Scam Detector

Find out if a local business listing is trustworthy.

For example:
Shop: `Circle-K Forest Dr`
Restaurant: `Texas Toadhouse Two Notch Rd.`

What we investigate (checklist):

  • Google/Yelp/Trustpilot reviews
  • Business registration
  • Website age, content quality, domain check
  • Contact information consistency across platforms
  • Trademark conflicts or impersonation
  • Social Media accounts
  • News and media mentions?
  • BBB complaints
  • Pricing/catalog clues (extreme discounts, no products)
  • Legal disputes?
  • Health & inspection records (restaurants)

How our vetting process works

Enter the Business Name

Provide the name and city of the store or service provider.

Click “Start Scan”

We fetch public records review data, business registration and web presence.

Deep Research checks for Negative patterns like sudden name changes, legal issues and scam alerts.

Review Background Check Report

You receive a detailed background check report to help you decide if it’s a safe place to spend your money.

Your scan stays private

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SSL Secured

256-bit TLS protects every search and report download.

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Data encrypted in transit

PII never stored without encryption keys locked in HSMs.

Security reviewed

Infrastructure scanned weekly by independent researchers.

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Registered business

LLC • EIN on file • Operating since 2021.

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