Caution Recommended

In our Analysis we always check the Tranco ranking. In this case it was low. A low Tranco ranking means that the website has relatively few visitors. For a new website this is logical. The same is true for a highly specialized website. However if the website claims to be a large corporate or popular site, than warning flags should be raised.

This website is using an external review system. This means that reviews are collected by a third party such as Google, Trustpilot, Sitejabber or Resellerrating. While these reviews can still be manipulated (you can buy a fake review for a few dollars) it is less easy than just showing reviews directly on your website. We consider this a positive thing. Read our blog post "How to recognize fake reviews" to learn more.

We have given k2key.com a slightly lower trust score because we found keywords that indicate the website suggests the website is still in creation or incomplete or that it includes language typically linked with fraudulent activity. Detecting such text on a website usually indicates that the site is in the development stages and is not yet suitable for use or may be associated with fraudulent activity. On the other hand, scammers frequently use templates and fail to remove these standard content. As a result, websites that include these common phrases receive lower marks in our evaluations. If you are considering doing business with this website, we recommend contacting them first via email or phone to see if they are in business. 

Gift cards are an excellent substitute for cash or credit cards when shopping, and they also make wonderful presents. But gift cards are also used in charge-back and other frauds by con artists. Gift cards are also often purchased by scammers using stolen credit cards, who then sell them to unwary customers. As a result, it's crucial to only buy gift cards from reputable brand stores and avoid doing so from independent merchants.

Due to the difficulty of tracing gift cards, scammers have long used them to steal money from unsuspecting victims. We do not recommend purchasing gift cards from unofficial third-party websites and advise you preferably get them from credible shop merchants (such as amazon.com). By doing this, authenticity is ensured and the possibility of buying gift cards that have previously been tampered with is diminished.

We always check which other websites are registered by the same company the website is using. In this case we discovered that the registrar is facilitating a high number of websites that have a low to very low review score. This may be a coincidence but it may also be caused by lax "Know your customer" processes at the domain registration bureau. The trust score of the website has been reduced.

This webshop is offering payment methods that can be considered reasonably safe such as credit card and Paypal. These companies usually offer the option to get your money back in case the merchant does not deliver or the product has been broken during transportation. However, no payment method gives money back all the time. Make sure you file a complaint in time and be careful with the limitations your credit card or payment methods have set. Our blog post on Safe Payment Methods discusses all payment methods offered.

We found a valid SSL Certificate. An SSL certificate is used to secure communication between your computer and the website. There are different levels of SSL certification. A free one is also available and this one is used by online scammers. Still, not having an SSL certificate is worse than having one, especially if you have to enter your contact details.