The idea for ScamCheckup.com took shape after a harrowing experience that highlighted the urgent need for a reliable scam detection platform. It all started when a friend in the furniture industry asked me to help verify the authenticity of a supplier he was considering transacting with in my area. I left my place to check out the address provided, expecting to find a legitimate business location. Instead, I was shocked to discover that the address led to a residential apartment in a rundown, ghetto neighborhood.

I tried calling their phone number multiple times, thinking I might have the wrong address, but my calls went unanswered. When I decided to chat with them, I received a message stating, ‘Payment validates order.’ At that moment, I realized I was dealing with scammers. While I was relieved that my friend didn’t get duped, I couldn’t shake the thought of how many others might fall victim to such scams without the time or means to verify before making a payment. This experience sparked the creation of ScamCheckup.com, a platform designed to help others avoid similar scams by providing a reliable way to verify and report fraudulent activities.