# Scam Blocker

> Intelligently detects and intercepts malware links real-time ensuring that you are protected from fraudulent and unwanted scams.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/scam-blocker1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/scam-blocker1)

## Overview

- **ID:** `scam-blocker1`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PC Matic
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 1,474
- **Weekly downloads:** 45
- **Version:** 1.20
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-24
- **First published:** 2024-09-23
- **Size:** 65 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scam-blocker1/)
- **Website:** [https://www.pcmatic.com](https://www.pcmatic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scam-blocker1/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scam-blocker1/privacy/)

## Description

**Scam Blocker** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to provide real-time protection against fraudulent and malicious websites. It intelligently detects and intercepts malware links, ensuring users are safe from scams, phishing attempts, adware, and other online threats while browsing. Operating seamlessly in the background, Scam Blocker analyzes web traffic continuously without disrupting your browsing experience.

Developed by PC Matic, an award-winning cybersecurity leader, this lightweight extension integrates easily with major browsers. It offers an additional security layer by stopping deceptive malware links that aim to steal sensitive data or trick users into unwanted purchases. With Scam Blocker, you can browse the internet confidently, knowing your safety is prioritized by advanced and reliable technology.

## Rankings

- #2,659 — Overall
- #14 — malware
- #32 — ad blocker
- #51 — scan
- #56 — writer's block
- #59 — block ads

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `https://utilities.pcpitstop.com/plugin`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/scam-blocker1)