Is geocities.ws safe or a scam?
High Risk
•Scam Score: 71 / 100
BETAStrong scam indicators detected.
Recommendation: Avoid using this site.
Threat Detection
Critical
Global Rank
#17302
Domain Age
6159 days (16 years)
Country
Canada
Last updated: June 21, 2026
Severe risk detected for geocities.ws, several indicators point toward malicious behavior. This assessment is supported by several data points, including that aggregated signals from multiple security services place this domain in the highest risk category. Do not enter passwords, payment details, or personal data on this site, consider it untrusted.
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How often this website is visited compared to others.
Somewhat Popular - 17302
Moderate traffic. geocities.ws has some visibility but may still be growing or niche.
Based on reports from multiple security vendors.
Critical
Strong consensus among security sources that geocities.ws is dangerous. Avoid using it.
How long the website has existed.
6159 days (16 years) as of now
geocities.ws has been around for a reasonable amount of time, which is generally a good sign. Scam websites usually don't stay online this long without being flagged or taken down. Older domains tend to have a more consistent history and real user activity. While this doesn't guarantee the site is safe, it does add a layer of trust when combined with other checks.
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Our algorithm gave geocities.ws a high scam score. This website shows several warning signs that may indicate fraudulent activity. While not definitively confirmed, its high risk score suggests it should be treated with extreme caution. We strongly advise against using it. However, we always recommend to do your own analysis before engaging with any website.
Creation Date: 2009-08-10T04:05:06Z DNSSEC: unsigned Domain Name: GEOCITIES.WS Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited Domain Status: clientRenewProhibited Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited Name Server: brianna.ns.cloudflare.com Name Server: jerry.ns.cloudflare.com Registrar IANA ID: 146 Registrar URL: www.godaddy.com Registrar: GoDaddy.com Updated Date: 2025-08-11T10:52:46Z WHOIS Server: whois.godaddy.com
*This report was generated by websafely.app on June 21, 2026. A website's safety status can change over time. This data reflects our findings at that specific moment.
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