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Gadget-recycle.co.uk Malware Distributor

September 1, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Gadget-recycle → Safety Check

First checked March 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Malware Distributor This site is classified as Malware Distributor based on multiple risk signals, including 1 blacklist detections.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for gadget-recycle.co.uk Domain Maturity: 647 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 1 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 2 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 2 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile data Popularity Trust Zone: .co.uk Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for gadget-recycle.co.uk. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored gadget-recycle.co.uk

On-page mentions:
Phones
Tech signals:
Facebook Integration, Sonner Notification Component
Positive signals:
  • strong independent trust
  • positive customer feedback from 31 reviews
  • a domain age of 22 months
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • a low third-party reputation score
  • limited independent reputation data
Context signals:
  • standard payment methods
Review sentiment:
Positive
4.5 / 5 ★★★★★
Based on analysis of 31 reviews from public sources.
Last checked September 1, 2026 at 4:04 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.3

What is Gadget-recycle?

Gadget-recycle.co.uk is linked to malware distribution. The typical pattern is a file presented as a normal installer, update, crack, or document tool.

After execution, payloads may steal saved credentials, inject browser scripts, deploy spyware, or drop ransomware components. Damage often happens silently before users notice obvious symptoms.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Gadget-recycle.co.uk. 2026-09-01 07:04:14

Do not run executables from this source. If you already did, disconnect the device from sensitive accounts and start incident-response checks immediately.

This domain was registered November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM through the company GoDaddy.com, LLC. [Tag = GODADDY] and ownership information is not publicly available. Complaint contact not found.

Is gadget-recycle.co.uk safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as malware distributor.

gadget-recycle.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 gadget-recycle.co.uk marked "Malware Distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates gadget-recycle.co.uk, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted, Low Scamadviser Score), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases, customer reviews from various independent platforms (31 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.

Gadget-recycle Digital Footprints

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.

Phones
Cookie Consent

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

Google Tag Manager

The gadget-recycle.co.uk website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Facebook Integration
Sonner Notification Component
Long Term SSL Certificate

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

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.

Low Scamadviser Score

Independent security assessment from Scamadviser indicates gadget-recycle.co.uk has received a low trust rating, suggesting potential security risks or operational concerns requiring user caution.

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.

External provider warnings: 1/26 Malware Distributor

This section shows what independent external 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

External provider results for Gadget-recycle.co.uk, last checked August 18, 2026.

Domain Information

Created November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM Updated: November 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM · Expires: November 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Domain Age 22 months
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC. [Tag = GODADDY]
Domain Status Registered Until Expiry Date.
Top Level Domain .co.uk Domain Extension

Technical Details

IP Address 18.238.55.12
Hostname server-18-238-55-12.jfk52.r.cloudfront.net
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. New York City, New York, US
SSL Certificate Amazon RSA 2048 M04 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 13 months · from February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to March 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers ns-1274.awsdns-31.org
ns-2000.awsdns-58.co.uk 205.251.199.208
ns-59.awsdns-07.com
ns-712.awsdns-25.net

Content Analysis

Website title Gadget Recycle UK | Sell iPad, Apple Watch & More for Cash
Website description Recycle or sell your iPad, Apple Watch, or other gadgets for cash. Fast, safe, and eco-friendly trade-in service across the UK with fair prices you can trust.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (25)
widget.trustpilot.com gadget-recycle.co.uk j.clarity.ms stats.g.doubleclick.net mpc2-prod-27-is5qnl632q-uk.a.run.app www.facebook.com api.whatsapp.com connect.facebook.net metrics.hotjar.io www.clarity.ms static.hotjar.com googleads.g.doubleclick.net fonts.gstatic.com www.googletagmanager.com ad.doubleclick.net and 10 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Reliable Payment Method Phones Cookie Consent
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

How to block Gadget-recycle.co.uk?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to gadget-recycle.co.uk if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
  2. The program will block flagged domains and remove related threats.

Exclusion

If you believe gadget-recycle.co.uk is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware → Tools → Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add gadget-recycle.co.uk.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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