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Upscayl.io Scam Website

August 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Upscayl โ†’ Safety Check

First checked August 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Scam Website This site is classified as Scam Website based on multiple risk signals, including 9 blacklist detections, a very young domain (3 months), and no established public user-review history.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for upscayl.io Domain Maturity: 91 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 9 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 3 negative tags, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 1 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile data Popularity Trust Zone: .io Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country IS Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for upscayl.io. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored upscayl.io

On-page mentions:
Artificial Intelligence
Tech signals:
Cloudflare Browser Insights, Tailwind CSS
Negative signals:
  • security-provider warnings
  • multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (9)
  • heuristic signals associated with scam
  • automated caution checks
  • limited independent reputation data
  • a relatively new domain (3 months)
Positive signals:
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
  • multi-language support
Context signals:
  • content related to AI-related content
Last checked August 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.2

What is Upscayl?

Upscayl.io is in our scam category. This label is used for domains linked to deceptive offers, non-fulfillment after payment, or data collection under false pretenses.

What users usually see: copied branding, fake trust badges, edited reviews, and checkout pressure (timers, "last items", "verify payment"). These signals are easy to fake and should not be treated as proof of legitimacy.

Figure 2. Website screenshot for Upscayl.io. 2026-08-25 18:27:45

Safety step: do not send documents, card photos, or wallet transfers. If a payment was already made, contact your bank/provider immediately and preserve receipts, URLs, and message screenshots.

This domain was registered May 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM through the company Spaceship, Inc. and had the owner Gridinsoft privacy protected.

Is upscayl.io safe?

โ€” Unfortunately, not likely.

๐Ÿšจ Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as scam website.

upscayl.io should not be treated as a safe website. Gridinsoft gives it a 1/100 trust score, and publicly displayed security sources report 9 warning(s). Avoid entering passwords, personal details, or payment data.

What are the risks of upscayl.io?

This website shows multiple red flags commonly associated with scam websites.

Why is upscayl.io marked "Scam Website"?

Gridinsoft evaluates upscayl.io, focusing on domain age (only 3 months old), limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Heuristic - Scam, 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 โ€” 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.

Upscayl Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Artificial Intelligence

This site references AI-related technologies, features, or product positioning in its content.

Multilanguage

The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.

Google Tag Manager

The upscayl.io website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Cloudflare Browser Insights

This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.

Tailwind CSS
Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of upscayl.io. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.

Heuristic - Scam
Heuristic Risk
Young Domain

upscayl.io was registered recently, which limits historical reputation data and long-term trust signals.

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: 9/27 Scam Website

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.

alphaMountain.ai
Malicious
Chong Lua Dao
Malicious
CRDF
Malicious
CyRadar
Malicious
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Malicious
Fortinet
Malware
Kaspersky
Malware
Lionic
Malicious
Sophos
Malware

External provider results for Upscayl.io, last checked August 24, 2026. โ€” VirusTotal

Domain Information

Created May 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM Updated: May 31, 2026 at 12:08 PM ยท Expires: May 26, 2027 at 12:07 PM
Domain Age 3 months Recently Registered
Registrant Gridinsoft privacy protected IS (Iceland)
Registrar Spaceship, Inc. IANA ID: 3862
Abuse Email [email protected]
Domain Status Client Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: UNSIGNED
Top Level Domain .io Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 104.21.32.82
Hosting Provider AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. San Francisco, California, US
SSL Certificate YE1 QUIC ยท Valid for: 3 months ยท from July 24, 2026 at 10:45 AM ยท to October 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Name Servers harvey.ns.cloudflare.com
ruth.ns.cloudflare.com

Content Analysis

Website title Upscayl.io - Free & Open Source AI Image Upscaler (Official Build)
Website description Free open-source AI image upscaler for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Upscale photos locally with Real-ESRGAN on your GPUโ€”private, fast, and free.
Available languages
Mentioned hosts (13)
fonts.googleapis.com c.bing.com www.google-analytics.com c.clarity.ms static.cloudflareinsights.com www.googletagmanager.com www.clarity.ms g.clarity.ms download-start.duckdns.org fonts.gstatic.com upscayl.io scripts.clarity.ms cdn.jsdelivr.net

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
Artificial Intelligence Tailwind CSS
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.
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How to block Upscayl.io?

Our Anti-Malware can automatically block access to upscayl.io if it is flagged as malicious.

  1. Install and run the protection.
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Exclusion

If you believe upscayl.io is safe, you can add it to the exclusion list:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware โ†’ Tools โ†’ Ignore List.
  2. Go to the Internet tab and add upscayl.io.

See detailed instructions for more options.

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