Warns potential victims about scams that use legitimate remote viewing software

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1.0
Update
April 5, 2021
Size
551KiB
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Users
13
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Scam Stopper Extension

This chrome extension will warn you when you load pages commonly used in scams. We hope that this simple extension will save you or your loved ones from becoming the victim of a scam. You won't notice this extension until you land on one of the sites it looks for. The sites it warns you about are legitimate remote access sites that credible companies may have you use, but they are also used by scam tech support and refund scammers. We believe that giving you information on how the scam works at the right moment will be enough to stop scams in their tracks.

this extension will warn you when you load one of these sites. It will inform you how the scams work. the warning can be cleared after reading and it won't display again for two hours so you can use the site if you decide you are not in a malicious situation.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name":"Scam Stopper", "version": "1.0", "manifest_version":2, "description":"warns potential victims about scams that use legitimate remote viewing software", "icons": { "48": "images/logo48.png", "128": "images/logo128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches":["https://www.teamviewer.com/*", "https://anydesk.com/*", "https://www.connectwise.com/*"], "js":["warning.js"], "css":["styles.css"] }, { "matches":["https://www.remotepc.com/*", "https://www.logmein.com/*", "https://www.splashtop.com/*"], "js":["warning-alt.js"], "css":["styles.css"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Scam Stopper extension

Looking for a way to install Scam Stopper extensions, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Scam Stopper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Scam Stopper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Scam Stopper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Scam Stopper extension, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Scam Stopper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Scam Stopper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Scam Stopper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Scam Stopper extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Scam Stopper extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Scam Stopper extension and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Scam Stopper extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Scam Stopper extension file

Select and download the Scam Stopper extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Scam Stopper extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Scam Stopper extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Scam Stopper extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Scam Stopper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cico Njonji (ID: 000000c8e318c181) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2022 Can it help with solidifying bots?

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Audrena George (ID: 000000540057a02b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2021 Such a useful feature to protect yourself or your loved ones online!