Phishing emails look real
Modern attacks copy exact branding, layout, and sender names. The FBI received 193,407 phishing complaints in 2024 — more than any other cybercrime category.
Phishing is the #1 most-reported cybercrime · FBI IC3 2024
Real-time link protection·Chrome Extension
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Catches what looks legitimate
Flags convincing scams and phishing links, not just obvious ones.
$0.0B
Lost to internet crime in 2024
0.0B
Phishing emails sent every day
21 sec
Median time to click a phishing link
#1
Phishing is the most-reported cybercrime
VeriClick checks every link in under 1 second
Sources: FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report · Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2025 · APWG Phishing Activity Trends 2025
The problem
Every link is a risk.
Most people can't tell the difference.
Scam links are designed to look real. By the time you realise something's wrong, you've already clicked.
Scam URLs are designed to fool you
Lookalike domains, shortened links, and tracking codes hide where links actually go. APWG tracked over 4.8 million unique phishing attacks in 2024 alone.
4.8M phishing attacks recorded in 2024 · APWG
Fake sites rank in search results
Scam storefronts pay for ads and rank organically. Internet crime losses hit a record $16.6 billion in 2024 — a 33% increase from the year before.
$16.6B lost to internet crime in 2024 · FBI IC3 2024
You're expected to act in seconds
Links arrive constantly in emails, messages, and search results. There is no time to investigate manually — scammers count on that pressure.
21-second median time to click a phishing link · Verizon DBIR 2025
How it works
Protection in four steps
VeriClick works silently in your browser — no pop-ups, no interruptions, just instant warnings when something looks wrong.
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1
Hover a link
Move your cursor over any link anywhere on any page. VeriClick checks it instantly.
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2
Get a score
A score badge appears at once: Safe, Likely Safe, Check Carefully, Risky, or Dangerous.
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3
Right-click for detail
Right-click any link for a full breakdown — warning signs, explanation, and recommended action.
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The scam is obvious — once VeriClick shows you
VeriClick flags dangerous links in real-time, right alongside the legitimate ones. The difference is clear before you ever click.
Dangerous link
Action required: Verify your PayPal account
Phishing — impersonates PayPal
Verified safe link
Log in to Your PayPal Account
Official PayPal — verified safe
Left: dangerous lookalike domain · Right: verified safe site — VeriClick tells you which is which instantly
VeriClick scores every search result — including promoted ads — so you know which links are safe before you click
Trust scores
A clear verdict, every time
Every link gets a score from 0–100. No jargon — just a plain-English label and a short explanation you can act on in seconds.
94
Safe90–100
No major warning signs found.
81
Likely Safe75–89
Mostly safe — one or two unusual features.
61
Check Carefully55–74
Warning signs present. Check before proceeding.
42
Risky35–54
Serious warning signs. Avoid unless certain.
18
Dangerous0–34
Multiple red flags. Do not open this link.
🔒google.com/search?q=pacific+bank+login
19
pacificbank-secure-login.co.nzAd
Pacific Bank — Secure Login
Dangerous
97
pacificbank.co.nz
Pacific Bank — Official Login
Safe
88
sorted.org.nz/banking
How to bank safely online
Likely Safe
VeriClick scans every search result — including promoted ads — so you can see which links are safe before you click.
Where it helps
Works wherever links appear
VeriClick checks links across your entire browser — not just one inbox or one site.
Emails
Spot phishing links before entering your login or payment details.
Score 18 — Dangerous
Search results
See trust scores on every result before you click through.
Scam ad detected
Travel & bookings
Check booking links before entering your passport or card details.
Lookalike domain
Shopping
Avoid fake storefronts and scam deals before you pay.
No company record
Login pages
Verify a site is real before entering your username and password.
Score 97 — Safe
Messages & social
Check links in DMs and social posts before you open them.
Phishing link caught
Full analysis
Right-click any link for a complete breakdown
Right-click any suspicious link and VeriClick explains exactly what was found — warning signs, domain analysis, and a plain-English recommendation.
Detailed warning sign listPlain-English risk explanationClear recommendation5/day free · Unlimited on Premium
🔒summitbank-secure-login.com/login
VC 19
SummitBankPersonalBusinessWealth
Sign in
summitbank-secure-login.com
User ID
john.smith@email.com
Password
••••••••••
Sign in
✕19
VeriClick link check
This link may be risky. Avoid opening it unless you are sure it is safe.
19 / 100
Checked: summitbank-secure-login.com
Warning signs found
- Domain impersonates Summit Bank
- Not the official summitbank.com domain
- Credential harvesting page structure
- Lookalike domain with slight variation
- Recently registered domain
Why VeriClick gave this score
This domain is designed to look like Summit Bank's real online banking portal. It is not affiliated with Summit Bank and was registered recently using a pattern commonly seen in banking phishing campaigns.
What to do next
- Do not enter your credentials. Navigate directly to summitbank.com instead.
Was this score helpful?
✓ Yes
✕ No
Deep analysis
Every warning sign, explained in plain English
One right-click reveals everything — domain age, warning signs, who registered it, and exactly what to do next.
🔒summitbank-secure-login.com/login
VC 19
SummitBankPersonalBusinessWealth
Sign in
summitbank-secure-login.com
User ID
john.smith@email.com
Password
••••••••••
Sign in
✕19
VeriClick link check
This link may be risky. Avoid opening it unless you are sure it is safe.
19 / 100
Checked: summitbank-secure-login.com
Warning signs found
- Domain impersonates Summit Bank
- Not the official summitbank.com domain
- Credential harvesting page structure
- Lookalike domain with slight variation
- Recently registered domain
Why VeriClick gave this score
This domain is designed to look like Summit Bank's real online banking portal. It is not affiliated with Summit Bank and was registered recently using a pattern seen in banking phishing campaigns.
What to do next
- Do not enter your credentials. Navigate directly to summitbank.com.
Was this score helpful?
✓ Yes
✕ No
Right-click any link — VeriClick shows you exactly why it's dangerous and what to do next
Email protection
Catches phishing emails
before you click
VeriClick scores every link in your inbox — so even a convincing "account verification" email can't trick you. Hover over any link to see its score before you click.
- Works in Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail and more
- Scores every link — including CTA buttons
- Phishing emails flagged instantly on hover
- No setup — works automatically on install
Link blocking
Stops dangerous links
before they open
When you click a link that scores below your threshold, VeriClick intercepts it — showing exactly why it's risky and letting you decide. You control where the line is drawn.
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Blocked before it opens
Click a risky link and VeriClick catches it first — showing you exactly what's wrong before the page ever loads. You see the score, the reasons, and the choice: go back safely or continue at your own risk.
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You set the threshold
Adjust the risk slider to match your comfort level — from blocking only the most dangerous links, to intercepting anything that looks remotely suspicious.
Block links below score35
▼ threshold
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Strict
< 55
Balanced
< 35
Relaxed
< 20
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You stay in control
Nothing is blocked silently. You always see why a link was flagged and can choose to proceed — giving you protection without losing access to legitimate sites.
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Common questions
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