Fake Image Alert for Craigslist

Detect whether images on Craigslist posts have been used elsewhere on the internet. Avoid fraud, scams and other trickery.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-08-17
Users: 43
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 0.3 (Last updated: 2017-01-25)
Creation date: 2017-01-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://images.google.com/*
  • https://www.google.com/*
Size: 9.05K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Fake Image Alert for Craigslist is an extension that will indicate whether a given image can be found elsewhere on the internet. If so, you can with one click open the Google Image Search to discover where the image is being used.

This is helpful for avoiding fraud, scams and trickery when using Craigslist.

Source code at: https://github.com/berndverst/fakealert

User reviews

Doesn't work
by Anthony, 2023-03-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Fake Image Alert for Craigslist is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Fake Image Alert for Craigslist if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Fake Image Alert for Craigslist may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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