Community Based Scam Identification Tool

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0.0
Update
November 12, 2018
Size
87.82KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Https://*.craigslist.org/*
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Scam Stomper Extension

Tired of all the scam ads on CL ? If so then this extension is for you. Designed to help folks better report and avoid scammers and allow the community to better identify problem ads and abusers of CL. And the best part is just use CL like you always do.

This extension:
1. Analyzes ad's for scammers using GMail addresses and lets you know how many ads have been logged / reported using that email address.

2. If a phone number is found it is checked for how many ads have been logged / reported using that phone number and if it has been previously reported it will display the carrier information. Many scammers have taken to using free text or phone services and this can be helpful in identifying abuse.

3. Keeps track of when others using the extension have reported an ad, and shows you inline how many reports were made for a particular ad.

4. Analyzes image used in advertisements to help identify patterns of scammers.

By allowing the community to work together and help to identify scammers we should be able to reduce the chances that people are ripped off and hopefully can make things harder for those who are scamming to be successful
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Scam Stomper", "version": "1.0.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Community Based Scam Identification Tool", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.craigslist.org/*", "https://*.craigslist.ca/*"], "js": ["jquery.js","core-min.js","md5-min.js","lib-typedarrays-min.js","hmac-sha256.min.js","enc-base64.min.js","crypto-js.min.js", "scam_stomper.js"] }], "permissions": ["https://*.craigslist.org/*", "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install Scam Stomper extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a Scam Stomper 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 Scam Stomper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Scam Stomper 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 Stomper extension file

Select and download the Scam Stomper 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 Stomper 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 Stomper 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 Stomper 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 Stomper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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