Policies & Terms - Computer Scams

By accessing or using ComputerScams.com, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. About this website

ComputerScams.com is an independent website providing free tools and educational information to help people identify and avoid online scams. The website is independently operated and supported by advertising.

2. No warranties

This website, including all tools, content, and services, is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

We do not warrant that:

the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
any tool results are accurate, complete, reliable, or suitable for any particular purpose;
the website is free from viruses or other harmful components; or
any information on this website is current, complete, or applicable to your specific circumstances.

3. Disclaimer — tools and results

The tools available on ComputerScams.com are provided for informational purposes only. Tool results:

are indicative only and should not be considered definitive;
do not constitute legal, financial, cybersecurity, or professional advice;
may not detect every threat, scam, vulnerability, or recent developments; and
should be used alongside your own judgement and appropriate security practices.

No automated tool can guarantee the detection of every scam, malicious website, compromised password, or online threat.

Nothing on this website should be relied upon as a substitute for appropriate cybersecurity practices, professional advice, or independent verification. You are responsible for verifying information and making your own decisions based on your individual circumstances.

4. Disclaimer — articles and information

Articles, guides, and other content are provided for general informational purposes only. While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content.

Some content may be created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed before publication. Despite these efforts, errors or omissions may occur.

5. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ComputerScams.com and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other loss or damage arising from or relating to:

your use of, or inability to use, this website;
your reliance on any tool results or information published on this website;
any inaccuracies or omissions in content or tool results;
interruptions, outages, or technical issues affecting the website; or
decisions or actions taken based on information obtained from this website.

Your use of this website is entirely at your own risk.

6. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

attempt to disrupt, overload, or interfere with the operation of the website or its services;
use any tool or service for unlawful or fraudulent purposes;
scrape, copy, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions of the website without permission;
attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, its servers, or supporting infrastructure; or
misuse any tool or service for illegal, abusive, or malicious activities.

7. Third-party websites and services

ComputerScams.com may contain links to third-party websites or rely on third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of any third party. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement or recommendation.

8. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content, website design, graphics, text, and tools on ComputerScams.com are the intellectual property of ComputerScams.com. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any material from this website without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes become effective when published on this page unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

10. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws applicable to the operator of ComputerScams.com. We make no representation that this website or its content is appropriate or available for use in every jurisdiction.

Questions about these terms?

This policy explains what information ComputerScams.com may collect, how it is used, and what choices you have.

1. Who we are

ComputerScams.com is an independent website that provides free tools and information to help people identify and avoid online scams. References to “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to ComputerScams.com.

2. Information we collect

We may collect limited information when you use the website, including:

Information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, such as your name, email address, and message.
Technical information automatically collected by our hosting provider, such as IP addresses, browser information, device information, and server logs.
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies by us or our third-party providers.

We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is necessary to operate the website.

3. How we use information

We may use collected information to:

operate, maintain, and improve the website;
respond to enquiries;
maintain security and prevent abuse;
display and measure advertising;
comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and advertising

ComputerScams.com uses cookies and similar technologies to help operate the website and display advertisements. We use Google AdSense and may use other advertising providers. These providers may use cookies to serve personalised or non-personalised ads based on your visits to this and other websites, where permitted by applicable law.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

You can learn more about how Google uses information and manages advertising by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy and Ads Settings.

5. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

Data	Legal basis
Contact form submissions	Legitimate interest / consent
Server logs	Legitimate interest (security and site operation)
Strictly necessary cookies	Legitimate interest or performance of the service
Analytics and advertising cookies	Consent where required by applicable law

6. Third-party services

We use third-party services to help operate the website. These providers operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Hostinger
Web3Forms
Google AdSense
Google Safe Browsing
Google Gemini
Have I Been Pwned
Mail.tm

7. International data transfers

Some third-party providers may process information outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, those providers are responsible for complying with applicable data protection laws.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion where provided by law. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using our contact page.

9. Children’s privacy

ComputerScams.com is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes become effective when published on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Questions about this policy?

This Cookie Policy explains how ComputerScams.com uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, and support services such as advertising.

How we use cookies

ComputerScams.com uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies — Required for the website to function correctly.
Analytics cookies — May be used to understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance.
Advertising cookies — Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display and measure advertisements. These cookies may be used to show personalised or non-personalised ads, depending on your location, preferences, and applicable law.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that we use, including advertising providers such as Google AdSense. These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing cookies

You can control, block, or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before using non-essential cookies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes become effective when published on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Questions about cookies?