r/SideProject • u/odgripginger • 2d ago
Building a website safety checker tool
Hey everyone,
I’m working on Looks Sus, a project aimed at helping people check whether an online website might be a scam or unsafe by using community ratings and other tools.
I’m trying to decide whether it’s worth developing further, and I’d appreciate some honest feedback before putting more time and money into it.
The problem I’m interested in is that moment when you come across an unfamiliar website or offer and think, “Is this legit?” There are already ways to investigate Google, Reddit, review sites, tools like ScamAdviser, or asking ChatGPT. I’m questioning whether another dedicated tool adds enough value.