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Auction.com Reputation Check

September 25, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Table of Contents
Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Auction → Safety Check

First checked February 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: unverified social-link and low BBB review score. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for auction.com Domain Maturity: 11858 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 4 negative tags, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 9 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 36,460 Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 12 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for auction.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored auction.com

On-page mentions:
Realestate
Tech signals:
Facebook Integration, Sonner Notification Component, Extended Data
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • strong independent trust
  • good BBB rating and BBB accreditation
  • a verified profile linked to this domainYouTubeAuctionDotCom6,540 subscribers · 16.3 years
  • business infrastructure
  • popular site
  • verified business services
  • a long-term domain history (32.5 years)
  • extended data
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
  • low third-party customer review scores
  • unclear social-profile authenticity
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.1 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 461 reviews from SmartCustomer, BBB, and other public sources.
Last checked September 25, 2026 at 5:09 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.4
This domain was registered May 18, 1994 at 4:00 AM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC and ownership information is not publicly available.

About auction.com

We reviewed auction.com and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 71/100. Key signals include fake social links, low BBB review score, and low SmartCustomer score. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is auction.com safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that auction.com is safe. Important context includes fake social links and low BBB review score. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does auction.com have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include registrar information (GoDaddy.com, LLC), hosting in US, a domain age of 32.5 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review, but reputation-related warning signals were still present. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Overall, this points to a mixed profile rather than a clearly safe one.

Auction Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Deals
Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on auction.com. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

Realestate
Cookie Consent

This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Bootstrap Framework

auction.com uses Bootstrap, a widely-adopted open-source framework for responsive web development. Bootstrap enables efficient creation of mobile-friendly interfaces through standardized components and styling.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Facebook Integration
Sonner Notification Component
Extended Data

This site includes extended structured page data about entities, offerings, or site metadata.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for auction.com is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

AI-generated Text

This site contains text patterns consistent with machine-generated or AI-assisted content production.

Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Low SmartCustomer Score

auction.com has a low SmartCustomer score (2.2) based on 434 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Fake Social Media Links - Risk

This site: Automated analysis found social media icons or links that did not lead to recognizable public profiles. This can result from outdated, incomplete, or template-based content. Check the links directly before relying on them to confirm the site's public presence.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel AuctionDotCom (@auctiondotcom) (6,540 subscribers, 123 videos, 1,490,851 total views, since 2010, country: US).

Good BBB Rating

This site has a high BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating of A+, indicating strong business practices and customer trust. This is a positive indicator of legitimacy.

BBB Accredited

auction.com is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction.

Low BBB Reviews

This site has negative customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau (1.1 stars from 22 reviews), indicating customer dissatisfaction and potential service issues.

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

The domain auction.com is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created May 18, 1994 at 4:00 AM Updated: May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Expires: May 19, 2027 at 4:00 AM
Domain Age 32.5 years
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC IANA ID: 146
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Renew · Transfer Prohibited +1 more · DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 308
IP Address 45.223.27.136
Hosting Provider Incapsula Inc San Mateo, California, US · Hosting Provider · Anycast
Network AS19551 - Incapsula Inc Hosting
SSL Certificate DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 7 months · from September 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 25, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-1413.awsdns-48.org
ns-1917.awsdns-47.co.uk
ns-478.awsdns-59.com
ns-579.awsdns-08.net

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Auction.com: Real Estate Auctions for Foreclosures and Bank Owned Properties
Original description Browse and buy exclusive foreclosure and bank-owned home listings with the convenience of an app. Auction.com is your home base for investing in real estate.
Primary Language
Profile
AuctionDotCom · 6,540 subscribers · 16.3 years
Mentioned hosts (32)
cdn.auction.com www.google-analytics.com www.auction.com privacyportal.onetrust.com auction.com www.smartsale.com pagead2.googlesyndication.com www.facebook.com geolocation.onetrust.com analytics.google.com sr-client-cfg.amplitude.com rum.browser-intake-datadoghq.com www.googletagmanager.com www.onetrust.com gs.amplitude.com and 17 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Deals Registration Form Realestate Cookie Consent Bootstrap Framework Low SmartCustomer Score Fake Social Media Links - Risk Low BBB Reviews
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Adobe IDP Adobe Identity Management. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. GlobalSign SSL certificate authority. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Ibmid IBM Identity verification. Jumio UP Linear Issue tracking tool. OneTrust Privacy and security compliance platform. Status PAGE Atlassian Statuspage verification. Twilio Cloud communications platform (SMS, voice).
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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