# Link Scam Protect

> warns the user when an anchor link text looks like a link/url which doesnt match the href target of the anchor foobar

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/link-scam-protect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/link-scam-protect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `link-scam-protect`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** igorlogius
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 4
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2021-06-26
- **First published:** 2021-06-25
- **Size:** 8.48 KB
- **Data as of:** 2022-11-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/link-scam-protect/)

## Description

warns the user when an anchor link text looks like a link/url which doesnt match the href target of the anchor

<b>Usage:</b>
<ol>    <li>Install the addon</li>    <li>Brows the internet like you always do. If you find a "suspicious" links 
 a prompt will  inform you about the potential missmatch of the link text and the actual link target. </li></ol><b>Notes: </b>
<ol>    <li>        <i>Permissions:</i>
        <ul>            <li><b><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/6e6b5b4872ea461935dbdd610312ca38a6b137934092a1fa714735b0cad9865d/https%3A//developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Content_scripts" rel="nofollow"></a>Access your data for all websites</b> needed to call this content-script (<a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/5f8f40775b655bc8c2815de1e97d60f5dfd2102fa0e703920a4b9ba55060435d/https%3A//github.com/igorlogius/link-scam-protect/blob/main/content-script.js" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/igorlogius/link-scam-protect/blob/main/content-script.js</a>) adds a function which compares link text with targets when a link is clicked and warns if a missmatch is detected</li>        </ul>        This add-on tries to use the minimal number of required permissions to successfully fullfill its intended purpose.
        If you think this could be improved please let me know by opening an issue and i will look into it.
    </li>    <li>        <i>Cost/Payment:</i>
        This Add-on is and forever will be subscription and payment free to use for everyone however they like.
        If you are feeling generous you can send me a tip via my bitcoin address 35WK2GqZHPutywCdbHKa9BQ52GND3Pd6h4
    </li>    <li>        <i>Stars/Reviews:</i>
        If you found this add-on useful leave some stars or a review so others can find it too.
    </li>    <li>        <i>Bugs, Suggestions and Requests:</i>
        If you have any, please open an issue here: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/d820ede3527739e3b285050412383c185ddb3ec1239d9718ee9d46bc85246b30/https%3A//github.com/igorlogius/link-scam-protect" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/igorlogius/link-scam-protect</a>
    </li></ol>

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/link-scam-protect)