MALWAREBYTES has published a public-facing explainer for its Scam Link Check tool, a free service designed to help users determine whether a suspicious link is likely safe before clicking.
The article introduces Scam Link Check as a quick, on-demand analyser: users paste a link into the tool, and Malwarebytes’ threat intelligence system returns a safety verdict along with context such as the website’s domain and reputation, signs of impersonation of known brands, where the link ultimately leads, a preview of the site, and recommended next steps. The post emphasises that the service is intended to help users assess phishing, scams, malware and other online threats.
The article notes that scam links can appear across text messages, emails, social media, messaging apps, QR codes and even search results, and provides guidance on when to use the checker (for example when a message asks you to log in, pay money, share personal details or act quickly). It also outlines a simple four-step workflow: copy the suspicious link without opening it, paste it into Scam Link Check, wait for the scan results, and review the findings.
If the tool cannot determine safety, the guidance is to avoid clicking and to contact the organisation via official channels. The piece concludes by highlighting that scammers are increasingly able to clone brands, underscoring the value of the tool in making safer clicking decisions. The post is dated 15 October 2026.