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Initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca Phishing

October 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Initiativefemmesscotiabank → Safety Check

First checked October 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Phishing This site is classified as Phishing based on multiple risk signals, including no established public user-review history and phishing-related signals. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca Domain Maturity: 2904 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 4 negative tags, 2 warning signals Safety Level Positive Signals: 5 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 4,296,574 Popularity Trust Zone: .ca Trust Zone Operational Signals: 0 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country CA Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca

On-page mentions:
Sports, Canada
Tech signals:
Advertising Network, Web Application, Meta Verified, Facebook Integration, Corporate Registration
Negative signals:
  • a redirect to another domain (www.scotiabank.com)
  • unclear social-profile authenticity
  • heuristic signals associated with phishing
  • limited independent reputation data
  • automated caution checks
Positive signals:
  • strong independent trust
  • good BBB rating and BBB accreditation
  • a Meta-verified presence
  • a long-term domain history (8 years)
Context signals:
  • standard payment methods
  • content related to sports
Final destination:
https[:]//www.scotiabank.com/women-initiative/ca/fr.html
Last checked October 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.8

What is Initiativefemmesscotiabank?

We flagged Initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca 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 November 9, 2018 at 7:06 PM through the company MarkMonitor International Canada Ltd. (Personal information withheld).

Is initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as phishing.

initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca has a blacklist warning and a 2/100 trust score. Verify the site identity before use and avoid sending sensitive or payment data.

Why is initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca marked "Phishing"?

Gridinsoft evaluates initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Fake Social Media Links - Risk, Heuristic - Phishing, 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 — 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.

Initiativefemmesscotiabank 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.

Sports
Canada
Advertising Network
Web Application

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

Google Tag Manager

The initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Meta Verified

This website is linked to a verified entity on Meta's platforms, helping to reduce the risk of impersonation or fraud.

Facebook Integration
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.

Redirects to Another Domain

initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca 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.

Good BBB Rating

This site has a high BBB (Better Business Bureau) rating of A+, indicating strong business practices and customer trust. This is a positive indicator of legitimacy.

BBB Accredited

This site is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction.

Fake Social Media Links - Risk

initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca: Automated analysis found social media icons or links that did not lead to recognizable public profiles. This can result from outdated, incomplete, or template-based content. Check the links directly before relying on them to confirm the site's public presence.

Heuristic - Phishing
Heuristic Risk
Established Domain

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

Corporate Registration

This domain is registered through a corporate-focused registrar, MarkMonitor International Canada Ltd., commonly used by established organizations for managed domain protection and portfolio control.

Listed by Gridinsoft

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.

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 November 9, 2018 at 7:06 PM Updated: October 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM · Expires: November 9, 2027 at 7:06 PM
Domain Age 8 years
Registrant Personal information withheld Protected by Gridinsoft
Registration country Canada
Registrar MarkMonitor International Canada Ltd. IANA ID: not applicable
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client: Delete · Transfer · Update Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .ca Country Code TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 23.33.42.89
Hostname a23-33-42-89.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
Hosting Provider Akamai International B.V. Piscataway, New Jersey, US
Network AS20940 - Akamai International B.V. Hosting
SSL Certificate DigiCert Global G2 TLS RSA SHA256 2020 CA1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 12 months · from January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to January 29, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers a1-85.akam.net
a13-66.akam.net
a16-67.akam.net
a24-64.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 Initiative Femmes de la Banque Scotia | Banque Scotia Canada
Original description L’initiative Femmes de la Banque Scotia est un programme complet qui soutient les femmes qui dirigent ou qui sont propriétaires d’une entreprise.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (35)
www.scotiabank.com www.scotiabankcr.com assets.adobedtm.com geolocation.onetrust.com www.facebook.com lasteventf-tm.everesttech.net www.google.com stats.g.doubleclick.net dmtags.scotiabank.com dpm.demdex.net globalwealth.scotiabank.com www.linkedin.com initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca rum.hlx.page www.instagram.com and 20 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Reliable Payment Method Sports Canada Web Application Fake Social Media Links - Risk
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis
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Exclusion

If you believe initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca 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 initiativefemmesscotiabank.ca.

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