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Fake-Shop Detector Chrome Extension Analysis

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Chrome extension ID: fmnfaallpopfkmkcabhcbjapbeiefgon

Fake-Shop Detector is a browser extension designed to prevent internet scams by identifying high-risk websites. It provides visual indicators through a color-coded system to signal the safety level of visited online stores.

Developer:ÖIAT – Forschungsprojekt SINBAD
Version:3.0.1
Size:551KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

10K+

Rating

★ 4.7

3 reviews

Languages

2 locales

Includes Deutsch, English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Privacy, Security & Ad Blockers

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a real-time security layer for internet browsers that warns users of fraudulent online stores. It utilizes a dual-layer verification method consisting of an expert-curated database and real-time AI analysis.

Inferred product pattern

A security utility providing real-time risk assessment using database matching and AI.

Review-backed pain points

A user reported significant spikes in data usage (e.g., 90 MB in a day) compared to normal usage levels.

Observed feature gaps

No specific feature gaps were identified from the available reviews.

Tags
Scam DetectorShopping SecurityFraud PreventionWeb Safety
Target users

- Online shoppers

- Privacy-conscious consumers

- Internet users at risk of fraud

Primary use cases

- Verifying the legitimacy of online retailers

- Real-time fraud detection during browsing

- Safe online shopping on unknown websites

Positive themes

- High effectiveness compared to other tools

- Superior detection capabilities

Negative themes

- Unexpected high data/bandwidth consumption

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed as the product is listed as free of charge.

Evidence boundary: Evidence is derived from the product listing and two user reviews, one highlighting high effectiveness and another noting data usage issues. The evidence is limited by a very small number of total reviews.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support complaints were observed in the provided reviews.

Reliability

One user noted irregular and high data usage from the extension's API.

Privacy

No privacy complaints were observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 2

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 3.0.1

- Size: 551KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

fake shop detectorscam website checkerfraudulent store alertonline shopping security

Comparison

AV-Comparatives fake shop test

Problem

fake online storesinternet scamsshopping fraud

Alternative

scam blockershopping safety extension

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Screenshots

Fake-Shop Detector screenshot
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Links

Privacy policy: https://www.fakeshop.at/ueber-fake-shop-detector/datenschutz/

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