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Fbi.gov Reputation Check

May 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
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Safe & Secure

Fbi → Safety Check

First checked June 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: low third-party reputation score and verified business-service footprint. Review the evidence before relying on the site.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for fbi.gov Domain Maturity: 10475 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 6 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,863 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov Trust Zone Operational Signals: 7 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for fbi.gov. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored fbi.gov

Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Negative signals:
  • a low third-party reputation score
  • low third-party review ratings
Context signals:
  • official government site
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.4 / 5 ★★☆☆☆
Based on analysis of 33 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked May 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.4.5
This domain was registered 28 years ago through the company get.gov and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

About fbi.gov

We reviewed fbi.gov 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 reputation score, verified business-service footprint, and official government site. 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.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Fbi.gov. 2026-05-08 16:30:14

FAQ

Is fbi.gov safe?

Current analysis does not clearly confirm that fbi.gov is safe. Important context includes low third-party reputation score and verified business-service footprint. Independent verification is still recommended before relying on it.

Why does fbi.gov have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include registrar information (get.gov), hosting in US, a domain age of 28.7 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.

Fbi 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.

Google Tag Manager

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

Index Disabled

The site fbi.gov is configured with a noindex, nofollow rule, so search engines ignore it and its links. While this can be intentional, it also prevents the site from appearing in search results.

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.

Popular Site

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

Established Domain

fbi.gov has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Government

It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.

Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates this site has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that fbi.gov controls the X profile @FBI (3,985,377 followers, 2,058 following, 23,807 posts, listed 17,987 times, since 2008, blue badge, location: Washington, DC).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation (@fbi) (302,000 subscribers, 1,202 videos, 80,072,262 total views, since 2005, country: US).

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 fbi.gov 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.

Strong Community Presence

This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

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.

Provider warnings: 1/27

This section shows what trusted security sources say about this site.

A warning appears when one or more sources report malware, phishing, abuse, or other safety concerns. Each row shows the source and its verdict.

If no source reports a warning, the site is shown as clear in this section.

Scamadviser
Warned
BitDefender
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
ESET
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
G-Data
Clean
Webroot
Clean
Dr.Web
Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Lionic
Clean
Quick Heal
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Phishtank
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
alphaMountain.ai
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
URLhaus
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean
Spam404
Clean
Trustwave
Clean
VX Vault
Clean
Quttera
Clean

Fbi.gov blocked? Check the provider verdict report created on May 7, 2026

Domain Information

Created October 2, 1997 at 1:29 AM Updated: August 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM · Expires: August 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Domain Age 28.7 years
Registrar get.gov IANA ID: 8888888
Domain Status Server Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .gov Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 403
IP Address 104.16.148.244
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate WE1 QUIC · Valid for: 3 months · from March 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM · to June 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Name Servers ns-cloud-e1.googledomains.com
ns-cloud-e2.googledomains.com
ns-cloud-e3.googledomains.com
ns-cloud-e4.googledomains.com

Content Analysis

Website title FBI — Federal Bureau of Investigation
Website description We protect the American people and uphold the US Constitution. You can report suspicious activities and crime by contacting us 24/7 at tips.fbi.gov.
Primary Language
Profile
@FBI · 3,985,377 followers · 17.5 years
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation · @fbi · 302,000 subscribers · 20.5 years
Mentioned hosts (21)
ucr.fbi.gov le.fbi.gov www.instagram.com multimedia.fbi.gov fbi.gov analytics.google.com www.googletagmanager.com www.fbi.gov www.fbijobs.gov stats.g.doubleclick.net dap.digitalgov.gov www.usa.gov www.facebook.com www.google-analytics.com www.whitehouse.gov and 6 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Bootstrap Framework
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. Amazon SES Email sending service by Amazon Web Services. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Fastly Edge cloud platform and CDN. GlobalSign SSL certificate authority. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).

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