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Candidatelink.com Scam Website

July 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Candidatelink โ†’ Safety Check

First checked July 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Scam Website This site is classified as Scam Website based on multiple risk signals, including no established public user-review history and heuristic security signals. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for candidatelink.com Domain Maturity: 9831 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: Estimated by 2 flagged (Bitdefender, Avira, Norton) Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile data Popularity Trust Zone: .com Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for candidatelink.com. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored candidatelink.com

Tech signals:
Web Application
Negative signals:
  • a redirect to another domain (www.adpselect.com)
  • heuristic signals associated with scam
  • automated caution checks
  • limited independent reputation data
Positive signals:
  • a long-term domain history (26.9 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (6 months)
Final destination:
https[:]//www.adpselect.com/cl-gateway/?custSnippet=
Last checked July 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.9

What is Candidatelink?

Candidatelink.com is in our scam category. This label is used for domains linked to deceptive offers, non-fulfillment after payment, or data collection under false pretenses.

What users usually see: copied branding, fake trust badges, edited reviews, and checkout pressure (timers, "last items", "verify payment"). These signals are easy to fake and should not be treated as proof of legitimacy.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Candidatelink.com. 2026-07-06 23:22:40

Safety step: do not send documents, card photos, or wallet transfers. If a payment was already made, contact your bank/provider immediately and preserve receipts, URLs, and message screenshots.

This domain was registered 26 years ago through the company MarkMonitor Inc. and ownership information is not publicly available.

Is candidatelink.com safe?

โ€” Unfortunately, not likely.

๐Ÿšจ Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as scam website.

No. Based on current analysis, candidatelink.com falls in the Danger Zone and should not be treated as a safe website unless legitimacy is independently confirmed through highly trusted sources.

What are the risks of candidatelink.com?

This website shows multiple red flags commonly associated with scam websites.

Why is candidatelink.com marked "Scam Website"?

Gridinsoft evaluates candidatelink.com, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Heuristic - Scam, Heuristic Risk), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: Automated systems are not perfect โ€” while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.

Candidatelink Digital Footprints

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

Bootstrap Framework

This site 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.

Web Application

This site is configured as an installable web application (PWA-style behavior) with app-like interaction patterns.

Redirects to Another Domain

candidatelink.com redirects visitors to a different domain. This can be legitimate in some migrations or forwarding setups, but it reduces transparency for users evaluating the original address.

Heuristic - Scam
Heuristic Risk
Established Domain

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

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 August 6, 1999 at 8:47 AM Updated: July 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM ยท Expires: August 6, 2027 at 8:47 AM
Domain Age 26.9 years
Registrar MarkMonitor Inc. IANA ID: 292
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete ยท Transfer ยท Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com Generic TLD

Technical Details

HTTP status 302
IP Address 104.77.178.141
Hostname a104-77-178-141.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
Hosting Provider AS20940 Akamai International B.V. Edison, New Jersey, US
SSL Certificate DigiCert EV RSA CA G2 TLS 1.3 ยท Valid for: 6 months ยท from June 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM ยท to December 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers a1-199.akam.net
a14-65.akam.net
a18-66.akam.net
a28-64.akam.net

Content Analysis

Website title ADP - CandidateLink
Primary Language
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ADP - CandidateLink
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Mentioned hosts (2)
www.adpselect.com candidatelink.com
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How to block Candidatelink.com?

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Exclusion

If you believe candidatelink.com is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware โ†’ Tools โ†’ Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add candidatelink.com.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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