The Fake Shop Detector warns you of fraudulent offers, directly in your internet browser!

Latest Version

Version
2.0.6
Update
October 3, 2024
Size
557KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
UnlimitedStorage
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Fake-Shop Detector Extension

The Fake-Shop Detector warns you in time about fraudulent offers, directly in your internet browser.

- Free of charge and in real-time
- Does not store private data
- Available for Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and all Chromium browsers

The Fake-Shop Detector checks every visited website in two steps: First, it searches an expert-curated database on reputable and fraudulent online stores and websites. If a website is unknown, a real-time analysis by Artificial Intelligence (AI) occurs.

The plugin shows you the result of this check with different colors and icons.

Red: High risk.
Yellow: No clear result.
Green: Very low risk.
Grey: No online store, plugin still working, deactivated.

Safer online shopping with the Fake-Shop Detector. Give internet scams no chance!

The current version of the Fake-Shop Detector is operated by ÖIAT, AIT, and X-NET.

You can find more information at: https://www.fakeshop.at/en/research/
About us: https://www.fakeshop.at/en/contact-us/
Privacy policy: https://www.fakeshop.at/en/about-us/privacy/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_extName__", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "version": "2.0.6", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "images/logo_16.png", "48": "images/logo_48.png", "128": "images/logo_128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "/background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "unlimitedStorage" ], "host_permissions": [ "", "*://*/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "/content.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "options_page": "options.html", "devtools_page": "devtools.html"}
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How to download and manually install Fake-Shop Detector extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Fake-Shop Detector extensions for Chrome, 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 Fake-Shop Detector extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Fake-Shop Detector extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Fake-Shop Detector extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Fake-Shop Detector extension for Chrome, 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 Fake-Shop Detector Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Fake-Shop Detector extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Fake-Shop Detector extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector extension file

Select and download the Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector 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 Fake-Shop Detector extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Peter Huber (ID: 00000012ff72d9e3) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/02/2022 90 MB wurden heute von api.fakeshop.at heruntergeladen, üblicherweise sind es jeden Tag 10 bis 20 MB. Warum so viel? Ich habe nun die Adresse blockiert, wenn ich im Mobilnetz bin.