Is WhatsOnTech a scam? No. Its free health and wellness guides explain everyday health topics in plain language. It does not sell products, it has no subscription or app, you don’t need an account to read it, and it does not ask readers for payment details. Those are usually the very things a scam is after. Still, “trust us” is a weak test for any website, so the rest of this article gives you a checklist you can apply to any website.
For transparency, this article was written by the WhatsOnTech team about our own site, whatsontechs.com. If any service contacts you and asks you to pay or share personal details, look closely at the exact web address before you respond.
What Scams Usually Want, and What We Don’t Ask For
Most online scams, health-related ones included, are trying to get one of a few things from you. Here is how that compares with the way our site works:
- Your money. Scams push payments, often for a product with dramatic promises. Our site doesn’t sell products and doesn’t ask for card or bank details.
- Your login details. Fake sign-in pages try to capture passwords. There is no account or sign-in on our site, so there is no password to hand over.
- Your personal data. Some sites collect far more than they need. Our contact form asks only for your full name, email, a subject and your message, which are used to reply and to improve articles. We don’t sell personal information.
- Access to your device. Some scams ask you to install an app or open a file. We don’t have an app.
The details are set out in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, both of which are public.
A Checklist for Any Website
Public health information services such as MedlinePlus encourage readers to ask a few simple questions before trusting a health site. Here is a practical version you can run through in a few minutes:
- Who runs it? Look for an About page and a way to get in touch. A site with no clear owner and no contact route deserves extra caution.
- Why does it exist? Is the main goal to inform you, or to sell you something? If every article ends in a product pitch, factor that in.
- Where does the information come from? Good health content points to its sources, ideally public health bodies or published research, so you can check them.
- Is it current? Look for signs that content is dated or reviewed, and remember that health guidance changes over time.
- What does it ask of you? Reading general health information shouldn’t require payment, passwords or detailed personal data.
- How does it handle privacy? A clear privacy policy should explain what is collected and why.
- Does it know its limits? Responsible sites tell you when to see a professional instead of promising to replace one.
Applied to our own site: there is an About page and a contact form, the in-depth guides link to their sources, articles are revisited when guidance changes, and guides such as the back and joint pain guide include a “When to See a Doctor” section. In fairness, some articles are written by outside contributors, and we don’t claim every article is reviewed by doctors, so reading critically still makes sense here too.
Red Flags of Scam and Lookalike Sites
Whatever site you are on, these warning signs are worth taking seriously:
- Misspelled or altered addresses. Lookalike sites often swap a letter, add a hyphen or extra word, or use a different ending. Our name is written WhatsOnTech, but our address is whatsontechs.com, with an “s” before “.com”. Typing the address yourself or using a bookmark is the safest way to arrive here.
- Requests for sensitive details. Be wary of any health site that wants passwords, payment information, Social Security numbers or insurance details before you can read articles or “unlock” results.
- Miracle cures. Claims that one product cures many unrelated conditions, works for everyone or acts overnight are classic signs of a health scam.
- Pressure tactics. Countdown timers, “only a few left” warnings and “act now” language are designed to stop you from thinking carefully.
- Testimonials as the only proof. Personal stories without evidence or sources shouldn’t be the basis for health decisions.
- Unexpected messages. Emails, texts or social media messages that urge you to click a link are a common route to fake pages.
What to Do If Something Feels Off
If a site or message makes you uneasy, stop before entering anything. Close the page and reach the service you meant by typing its address yourself or using a bookmark. If you have already shared card or bank details, contact your bank or card provider promptly. If you entered a password, change it everywhere you use it.
In the US, the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer site at consumer.ftc.gov explains common scams and how to report them. If you come across something that uses our name and doesn’t match what is described here, you’re welcome to let us know through our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I ever have to pay to read an article?
No. Articles are free to read, with no subscription and no sign-up. The site doesn’t sell products and doesn’t ask readers for payment details.
Is WhatsOnTech a scam if a message using its name asked me for money?
Our site doesn’t ask readers for payment details, passwords or account information, so a message requesting those doesn’t reflect how we work. Treat the message itself as suspicious. Don’t click its links or reply with personal information. Go to whatsontechs.com directly instead, and report the message if you can.
If a site isn’t a scam, does that mean everything on it is correct?
Not necessarily. A legitimate site can still contain an error or fall behind changing guidance. Our content is general education rather than medical advice, so confirm anything important with a qualified professional. We explain our sourcing and corrections process in our article on accuracy.
So, is WhatsOnTech a scam? A scam needs something from you: money, passwords or personal data. Reading our health guides requires none of those, which is the most practical evidence we can offer. Keep using the checklist above wherever you read about health. For more on how we handle the small amount of information we do receive, see our privacy and security explainer.
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