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GACS vs Scamwatcher
Both tools help you check if something online is a scam. The difference is how much of the scam funnel they cover, and whether display ads sit on top of your results.
GACS
Free, non-profit, ad-free. Scans websites, crypto wallets, social handles, and phone numbers. Run by the Global Anti-Crime & Safety community.
Scamwatcher
Consumer scam-checker directory focused on websites and user-submitted reports. Free, supported by display advertising.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | GACS | Scamwatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Free |
| Ads on results | None | Display ads |
| Business model | Non-profit, community-funded | Ad-supported |
| Website / domain check | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto wallet check | Yes (multi-chain) | No |
| Social handle check (X, Telegram, IG) | Yes | No |
| Phone number lookup | Yes | Limited |
| Public scam registry with evidence | Yes | User reports |
| Victim recovery guidance | Built in | Limited |
| Account required to scan | No | No |
What each tool actually scans
Websites
Both tools.
Crypto wallets
GACS-only.
Social handles
GACS-only — X, Telegram, IG.
Phone numbers
GACS-only.
Why “no ads, no tracking” matters
When a scam-checker is funded by ads, the page that tells you whether a site is safe is often surrounded by paid links to other sites — some of which are themselves aggressively marketed. GACS is funded by donations and grants, so the verdict is the product. We have no incentive to keep you on the page, no incentive to surface a competitor, and no reason to track you across the web.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scamwatcher legit?
Scamwatcher is a real consumer scam-checker website that has been online for years. It's a legitimate tool — but like most free directories of its generation, it's primarily a website-trust checker funded by display advertising. Treat its rating as one input, not a verdict, and cross-check with a second source before sending money.
What does GACS check that Scamwatcher doesn't?
GACS goes beyond websites. We scan crypto wallet addresses (BTC, ETH, SOL, and more), X / Telegram / Instagram handles for impersonation and pig-butchering patterns, phone numbers, and shareable links. Modern scams run on social and crypto, not just on fake e-commerce domains — GACS covers that whole surface.
Is GACS free?
Yes. Every GACS tool — the website checker, wallet lookup, social-handle scan, phone-number lookup, victim recovery guidance — is free for everyone, forever. There is no paid tier, no paywall, no upsell. GACS is community-funded and operates as a non-profit safety service.
Does GACS show ads or sell my data?
No. GACS does not run third-party ads, does not sell scan data, and does not track you across the web. We log only what's needed to detect abuse and improve scam detection.
Which one should I use?
If you only need a quick second opinion on a website domain, either works. Use GACS when you also need to check a crypto wallet, a social-media account, a phone number, or you want a free, ad-free tool with a public scam registry and victim guidance attached.
Try GACS — free, no signup
Paste a website, a wallet address, a social handle, or a phone number. We’ll tell you what we know in seconds.
Comparison based on publicly available information about Scamwatcher’s product and business model as of June 2026. Scamwatcher is a trademark of its respective owner; this page is editorial and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Scamwatcher.