Phishing
This site is classified as Phishing based on multiple risk signals, including phishing-related signals and a low 4.5/5 user rating from 47102 reviews. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for directvacuums.co.uk. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored directvacuums.co.uk
On-page mentions:
Sports, Shopping, Electronics
Tech signals:
Magento Platform, Facebook Integration
Positive signals:
strong independent trust
positive customer feedback from 47102 reviews
a long-term domain history (12.3 years)
an active SSL certificate (3 months)
presence in public traffic rankings
Negative signals:
low third-party review ratings
heuristic signals associated with phishing
automated caution checks
Context signals:
standard payment methods
content related to online shopping and ecommerce; sports
Review sentiment:
Positive
4.5 / 5
★★★★★
Based on analysis of 47,102 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked October 3, 2026 at 10:47 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.6
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What is Directvacuums?
We flagged Directvacuums.co.uk as phishing. The page behavior matches a common credential-theft flow: impersonation first, urgency second, data request last.
Typical prompts on sites like this include account alerts, failed-delivery notices, or "verify now" dialogs asking for passwords, card numbers, or one-time codes. Do not submit credentials here. Open the real service in a new tab and check your account directly.
This domain was registered June 16, 2014 at 9:00 PM through the company 123-Reg Limited t/a 123-reg [Tag = 123-REG]
and ownership information is not publicly available.
Complaint contact not found.
Is directvacuums.co.uk safe?
— Unfortunately, not likely.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as phishing.
directvacuums.co.uk has a blacklist warning and a 10/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.
Why is directvacuums.co.uk marked "Phishing"?
Gridinsoft evaluates directvacuums.co.uk, focusing on suspicious content indicators (Low SmartCustomer Score, Heuristic - Phishing, Heuristic Risk), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms (47102 reviews). We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.
Note: Automated systems are not perfect — 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.
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Reliable Payment Method
Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard consumers.
Sports
Registration Form
Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on directvacuums.co.uk. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.
Shopping
directvacuums.co.uk shows e-commerce functionality, including product listings, cart flow, and checkout-related elements.
Electronics
Cookie Consent
This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
Discount
Magento Platform
Our analyzer determines that this website is using Magento CMS. Magento is a powerful e-commerce platform used by 0.6% of websites, offering extensive customization.
Bootstrap Framework
directvacuums.co.uk 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
jQuery Library
Low SmartCustomer Score
This site has a low SmartCustomer score (1.8) based on 97 reviews, indicating a low level of trust from customers.
Heuristic - Phishing
Heuristic Risk
Established Domain
directvacuums.co.uk has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Listed by Gridinsoft
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
Domain Information
CreatedJune 16, 2014 at 9:00 PMUpdated: June 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM · Expires: June 16, 2027 at 9:00 PM
Hosting ProviderAS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.San Francisco, California, US
SSL CertificateWE1TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from September 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM · to December 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Name Serversbarbara.ns.cloudflare.com guy.ns.cloudflare.com
Content from the analyzed website
Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.
Original page titleUp to 75% Off RRP on Vacuums & Home Appliances | Direct Vacuums
Original descriptionDirect Vacuums stocks a range of new and refurbished vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and other home appliances from brands like Vax, Hoover and more. Shop online now.
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Facebook
Social media platform by Meta.
Klaviyo
E-commerce email marketing platform.
Microsoft 365
Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
Directvacuums.co.uk has a global ranking that suggests limited traffic volume.
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