Tech Scam URL Blocker

Tech support scams are quite common, and they are especially effective when encountered by inexperienced PC users. They work by displaying a pop-up message when you visit certain websites, locking up your browser and giving you the impression that the only solution is to call the suggested telephone number.
Tech Scam URL Blocker is designed to help you fight off these threats, as it detects known phishing websites and enables you to shut down your browser when the pop-up message is displayed.

Simple application that can block tech support scams

Tech Scam URL Blocker is very easy to use, as you only need to launch it and let it run in the background. Once it detects a possible phishing website, it gives you the option of blocking it or ignoring the threat.
If you are certain the web page is safe, you can also have the program remember your choice and stop bothering you when you visit the website in the future. Additionally, you can blacklist certain URLs or add them to a safe list.

Useful program that still needs some improvements

While Tech Scam URL Blocker is designed to log all blocked phishing attempts, it did not seem to record any of the blocked URLs during our tests.
Moreover, the application cannot be sent to the system tray, which is pretty much a requirement for any type of security software that needs to run in the background.
Furthermore, while you have the option of importing new blacklisted URLs from the server, no confirmation message is displayed to let you know if the operation was successful.

Unimpressive and rather outdated interface

Tech Scam URL Blocker is certainly not the best-looking application out there, and it would certainly benefit from a visual redesign.
Also, the program window cannot be resized or moved, as it is rooted to the center of your screen.
Overall, Tech Scam URL Blocker is a useful security tool that can help you block scamming attempts, but it still needs quite a bit of polish.