Localstoresnation.co.za Review: Safe or Scam? Dangerous trust score: 18%

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Risky Territory

Caution Advised

Trusted but Verify

Safe & Secure

Localstoresnation → Domain Safety Check

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First checked 5 months ago

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This domain was registered 6 months ago through the company DIAMATRIX C.C. and owner is unknown. Complaint contact not found.

Suspicious Website

Trust Score

Location

Localstoresnation.co.za is a suspicious website due to several red flags that make it unreliable. The website may contain misleading information, engage in questionable practices, or even host malware. It's also difficult to determine who actually runs the site or how to contact them.

While Localstoresnation.co.za might not be an outright fraud, it has too many issues to be considered trustworthy. Most people would be better off avoiding it entirely.

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Is localstoresnation.co.za safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks localstoresnation.co.za because it was classified as suspicious website.

As of April 12, 2025, Localstoresnation.co.za has a very low trust score of 18/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, localstoresnation.co.za has been identified as a potential suspicious website. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is localstoresnation.co.za marked "Suspicious Website"?

Gridinsoft evaluates localstoresnation.co.za, focusing on domain age (only 6 months old), limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Scam - Risk, Young Domain), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

How we scored this domain

Domain Age: 6 months (new site, limited reputation history)
Reputation footprint: Limited third-party mentions and inbound links
Risk indicators: Scam - Risk, Young Domain
On-page: Shopping, Pets, Registration Form, In Development, Wordpress Platform
✓ Website content analyzed.
Method: automated checks.

Score: 18/100

by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.1.3

Last checked: April 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Our analyzer determines that website localstoresnation.co.za is using WordPress CMS. WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering over 43% of websites globally. Due to its extensive use of plugins, WordPress can present risks to visitor data if the site is not adequately secured and updated.

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.

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Shopping

Analysis indicates that localstoresnation.co.za operates as an e-commerce platform facilitating online transactions for goods or services. The website implements shopping cart functionality, payment processing systems, and product catalog features typical of commercial retail operations.

Scam - Risk

Security analysis has identified multiple indicators consistent with fraudulent websites, suggesting elevated risk of scam activities or malicious operations.

Pets

Registration Form

The website implements data collection forms requesting personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of localstoresnation.co.za and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

In Development

The website contains incomplete elements including placeholder content, unfinished features, or development artifacts, indicating ongoing construction or maintenance. This may reflect inadequate quality assurance processes or premature deployment, potentially affecting site reliability and user experience.

Wordpress Platform

Young Domain

Domain registration occurred recently, establishing localstoresnation.co.za as a newly created web property. New domains typically lack established reputation metrics, user reviews, or historical performance data, necessitating additional verification before engagement.

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Security Risk Detected

18 / 100

Suspicious Website

April 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Security Advisory: This website has been flagged as suspicious and may pose security risks. Exercise caution when visiting or sharing personal information.

Domain Information

Domain Age

6 months (193 days)

Recently Registered

Registrar DIAMATRIX C.C.

Top Level Domain

.za

Domain Extension

Subdomain localstoresnation

Technical Details

IP Address 41.222.32.20

Hosting Provider

AS327979 DIAMATRIX C.C

Johannesburg, ZA

Primary Language

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Local Stores Nation - South Africa's multi-vendor store

South Africa's multi-vendor store

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

Shopping Scam - Risk Pets Registration Form In Development Wordpress Platform Young Domain

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Security Fingerprint

golf-pennsylvania-pizza-mike

Unique identifier based on site analysis

Suspicious platforms exhibit untrustworthy characteristics including questionable content, deceptive operational practices, or malware presence that compromise user security and platform reliability.

How to block Localstoresnation.co.za?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block localstoresnation.co.za domain without requiring further user intervention.

Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "localstoresnation.co.za" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
Click the Tools tab;
Click the Ignore List;
Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
Enter "localstoresnation.co.za" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Localstoresnation.co.za

General

Domain Name localstoresnation.co.za

Registry Domain ID DOM_89YHZF-SANDBOX

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.domains.co.za

Registrar URL https://www.domains.co.za

Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2026-02-28 08:53:57

Registrar DIAMATRIX C.C.

Registrar IANA ID 1645

Registrar Abuse Email [email protected]

Registrar Abuse Phone +27.116409714

Domain Status ok https://icann.org/epp#ok

Important Dates

Updated Date 2025-02-28 08:53:57

Creation Date 2025-02-28 08:53:57

Registrant Information

Registrant Email https://contact.gtld-whois.com/eb558b8b87e80d2ae522ec9a9726993f

Administrative Contact

Admin Email https://contact.gtld-whois.com/eb558b8b87e80d2ae522ec9a9726993f

Technical Contact

Tech Email https://contact.gtld-whois.com/eb558b8b87e80d2ae522ec9a9726993f

Name Servers

Name Server ns4.tld-ns.com

DNSSEC unsigned

URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net

Domain Name: localstoresnation.co.za
Registry Domain ID: DOM_89YHZF-SANDBOX
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.domains.co.za
Registrar URL: https://www.domains.co.za
Updated Date: 2025-02-28 08:53:57
Creation Date: 2025-02-28 08:53:57
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2026-02-28 08:53:57
Registrar: DIAMATRIX C.C.
Registrar IANA ID: 1645
Registrar Abuse Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Phone: +27.116409714
Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registrant Email: https://contact.gtld-whois.com/eb558b8b87e80d2ae522ec9a9726993f
Admin Email: https://contact.gtld-whois.com/eb558b8b87e80d2ae522ec9a9726993f
Tech Email: https://contact.gtld-whois.com/eb558b8b87e80d2ae522ec9a9726993f
Name Server: ns1.tld-ns.net
Name Server: ns2.tld-ns.com
Name Server: ns3.tld-ns.net
Name Server: ns4.tld-ns.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net

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