Reddit Shopping Tool

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

Reddit Shopping Tool - Firefox Add-on For Detecting Scammers

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.

Add-on stats

By: RiceCakes
Users: 635
-12
Rating: 3.75
(4)
Version: 1.5.3 (Last updated: 2019-04-18)
Creation date: 2017-01-30
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*.reddit.com/*
Size: 385.65K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on 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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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Reddit Shopping Tool requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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