Reddit Shopping Tool

Reddit Shopping Tool

Automatically labels users as scammers if they are on the Universal Ban List while you browse

What is Reddit Shopping Tool?
The 'Reddit Shopping Tool' is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance user safety while browsing and trading on reddit. It works by automatically labeling users who are on the Universal Scammer List (USL), thus alerting unsuspecting users to potential scammers across any subreddit. Note that this tool doesn't detect new scammers not on the USL or actively prevent scams.
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Stats
By: RiceCakes
Users: 730 ▲ 3
Rating: 3.75 (4)
Version: 1.5.3 (Last updated: 2019-04-18)
Creation date: 2017-01-30
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*.reddit.com/*
Size: 385.65K
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Merlin
Summary

This tool automatically labels banned users on the Universal Scammer List(USL). The tool works on any subreddit, and is built for early identification of scammers.

Disclaimer: this tool does not "detect" new scammers that are not found on USL or prevent scams.

Happy Trading!

User reviews
It certainly labels some users as scammers, but never explains why.
by RokeJulianLockhart, 2023-10-31
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Safety
Risk impact

Reddit Shopping Tool may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Reddit Shopping Tool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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