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Costco.com.au Reputation Review

October 4, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Costco → Safety Check

First checked June 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
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Trusted but Verify We found mixed reputation evidence. Supporting points include no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (18.3 years), but public-source reviews remain weak.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for costco.com.au Domain Maturity: 6683 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 101,646 Popularity Trust Zone: .com.au Trust Zone Operational Signals: 8 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for costco.com.au. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored costco.com.au

On-page mentions:
Firewood, Sports, Pets, Shopping, COVID-19, Phones, Accessories, Jewelry, Furniture, Watches, Home Goods, Bedding, Kitchen, Electronics, Toys, Garden, Perfumes & Fragrances
Tech signals:
Review System, Android App, Apple App, Angular Platform
Positive signals:
  • no major malware/phishing detections
  • business infrastructure
  • verified business services
  • mobile application
  • a long-term domain history (18.3 years)
  • an active SSL certificate (30 days)
  • presence in public traffic rankings
Negative signals:
  • low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
  • content related to online shopping and ecommerce; sports
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
1.6 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 39 reviews from public sources.
79 /100
Trust Score
18.3 years
Domain Age
US
Location
0
No external provider warnings
Last checked October 4, 2026 at 5:12 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.6
This domain was registered June 19, 2008 at 2:55 AM through the company Corporation Service Company (Aust) Pty Ltd and ownership information is not publicly available.
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About costco.com.au

We reviewed costco.com.au 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 79/100. Key signals include low third-party review ratings. We also saw reputation caution signals from third-party review sources, so commercial claims should still be checked independently. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is costco.com.au safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that costco.com.au is safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and low third-party review ratings support this assessment. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does costco.com.au look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (Corporation Service Company (Aust) Pty Ltd), hosting in US, a domain age of 18.3 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. The overall assessment remains mixed because third-party reputation sources do not point to a fully consistent trust profile.

Is costco.com.au reliable for online purchases?

Current analysis suggests costco.com.au is reasonably reliable for online purchases, but buyers should still review return policies, delivery terms, and recent independent customer feedback before paying.

Costco Digital Footprints

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

Brands
Deals
Firewood
Sports
Pets
Registration Form

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

Shopping

This site shows e-commerce functionality, including product listings, cart flow, and checkout-related elements.

COVID-19
Phones
Accessories
Jewelry
Furniture
Watches
Home Goods
Bedding
Kitchen
Electronics
Toys
Garden
Cookie Consent

costco.com.au implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.

Perfumes & Fragrances
Review System

This site integrates user-review or rating mechanisms; this improves transparency, but review authenticity may vary.

Android App

This website offers a mobile application for Android devices, indicating expanded platform presence beyond web-based services.

Apple App

This website has an iOS mobile application available, indicating cross-platform accessibility for Apple device users.

Google Tag Manager

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

Angular Platform
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.

Established Domain

costco.com.au has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

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

This domain 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 June 19, 2008 at 2:55 AM Updated: August 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Domain Age 18.3 years
Registrar Corporation Service Company (Aust) Pty Ltd
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Server Renew Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .com.au Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 34.102.182.210
Hostname 210.182.102.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
Hosting Provider AS396982 Google LLC Kansas City, Missouri, US
SSL Certificate Certainly Intermediate R1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 30 days · from October 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM · to October 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Name Servers a1-116.akam.net
a14-67.akam.net
a28-66.akam.net
a5-64.akam.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 Member Warehouse for Bulk Buys & Quality Brands | Costco Australia
Original description Costco is Australia's premium membership club and retailer for top brands & bulk buys. Shop for exclusive brands, or bulk buy groceries at unbeatable prices.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (45)
costco.compareandconnect.com.au www.costcotravel.com.au www.costco.com www.costco.fr costcohelp.zendesk.com www.costco.com.au www.googletagmanager.com apps.apple.com static.zdassets.com firebaseinstallations.googleapis.com www.costco.co.nz costco.manageyourloans.com.au www.nib.com.au ess.costco.com.au petsy.com.au and 30 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Brands Deals Firewood Sports Pets Registration Form Shopping COVID-19 Phones Accessories Jewelry Furniture Watches Home Goods Bedding Kitchen Electronics Toys Garden Cookie Consent Perfumes & Fragrances Angular Platform Social Media Links
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Atlassian Software development tools (Jira, Confluence). Azure App Service Microsoft Azure web hosting. DocuSign Electronic signature and agreement platform. Dtm Adobe Dynamic Tag Management (Adobe Launch). Dynatrace Application performance monitoring. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Spycloud Account takeover prevention and fraud investigations.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
delta-neptune-indigo-wisconsin

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79
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