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Is slantchev.ucsd.edu Safe to Use? Scam Check β€” Score 85/100

Website: slantchev.ucsd.edu

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Safety Score How we score β†’

85/100
Low Risk

No significant risk indicators found in our automated checks.

Automated checks on October 6, 2026 covered: the captured pages, DNS, certificate and registration data, operator contact details, forms and scripts, threat-intelligence feeds.

First analyzed Oct 6, 2026 Β· Updated Oct 6, 2026

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Why this score

  • No significant risk indicators found in our automated checks.
  • Automated checks on October 6, 2026 covered: the captured pages, DNS, certificate and registration data, operator contact details, forms and scripts, threat-intelligence feeds.
Final score
85/100
Canonical published score used on the public result page.
Final status
Low Risk
Published backend status from the canonical read model.
Raw AI score
85/100
Content-review score before canonical guardrails and publication checks.
Confidence
Medium
Confidence attached to the published canonical outcome.
Positive signals
  • [Institutional Affiliation] The site is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego, a recognized educational institution.
  • [Research Focus] The website contains academic content related to political science, indicating a legitimate purpose.
  • [TRANSPARENCY] Contact & Legal Signals Confirmed | Contact and legal signals were confirmed from captured pages.
  • The website is hosted under the official UCSD domain.
  • Contact information includes the official address of UCSD.
Caution signals
  • The evidence supports only a limited verdict.
Evidence summary
Confidence: Medium
Evidence state: Known
Review status: None

AI Analysis Results

Category: Education
About this website:

Detailed Analysis Report: Is https://slantchev.ucsd.edu/ Safe and Legit? Website Overview and Purpose This report is anchored to the visible homepage experience captured during the scrape. The scraped title was Branislav L. Slantchev (UCSD) . The visible page appears to serve the following purpose: Academic Research and Teaching. Visible on-page text referenced Slantchev (UCSD) research teach cv learn -- papers data software courses seminars talks curriculum vitae resources -- Grand Canyon, Arizona, August 2008 Branislav L. . The content appears aimed at Students, Researchers, Academics. In classification terms, the page aligns most closely with Education and University Faculty characteristics. Content Quality and User Experience Key Experience Highlights The visible landing page itself was captured during the live scrape. The scraped title was Branislav L. Slantchev (UCSD) , which gives a direct signal about what the page presents to visitors. The visible page appears to serve the following purpose: Academic Research and Teaching. The page appears aimed at Students, Researchers, Academics. Supplementary review also reached 1 internal page(s), which helped confirm policy/contact material beyond the first page. Observed transparency on accessible pages: contact signals were present and policy signals were limited . Additional observed context from the analysis included: The SSL certificate is valid, ensuring secure connections | Comprehensive contact details are provided, including phone numbers and office address | The site is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego, a recognized educational institution. Claims Verification and Red Flags Red Flags Detected From a cybercrime and cybersecurity perspective, the visible page content reads more like an informational or descriptive page than a direct credential-collection lure. The observed page does not by itself prove phishing or malware distribution, but users should still verify who operates the service and what happens after signup, payment, or account linkage. No high-confidence explicit red flags were returned by the model in this run; caution is still warranted where verification gaps exist. Caution Points Policy pages were not clearly accessible in this scan; request written terms before any payment or account-linked action. Test the listed support channel with a low-risk question before any irreversible payment or account action. Verify operator identity, ownership trail, and off-site reputation before escalating from browsing to payment, login, or installation. Security Note: SSL is valid (issuer: InCommon Intermediate CA - OVG3C ), VirusTotal reports 0/unknown detections, WebRisk status is CLEAN , SPF is missing , and DMARC is missing . Legitimacy and Reputation Assessment Technical and reputation evidence is secondary to the page-content review above, but it still matters. Domain age evidence indicates unknown age based on unknown . Archive continuity suggests archive continuity could not be verified in this run . Threat-intelligence checks currently show no direct malicious-engine consensus, while WebRisk is CLEAN . Reputation telemetry shows Tranco rank #1964 , and visible transparency signals are present for contact details and limited for policy/legal pages. Final Verdict and Recommendations The current result is safe with a trust score of 85/100 . Primary classification from this run: safe with score 85/100 in Education (University Faculty). Conclusion: Evidence currently leans toward legitimate operation, but routine verification should still be applied. This website is safe to use for academic purposes and research inquiries.

Risk Assessment: Low Risk
πŸ“Š Analysis Reasons:
  • [Institutional Affiliation] The site is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego, a recognized educational institution.
  • [Research Focus] The website contains academic content related to political science, indicating a legitimate purpose.
  • [TRANSPARENCY] Contact & Legal Signals Confirmed | Contact and legal signals were confirmed from captured pages.
🏒 Brand Evidence:
  • The website is hosted under the official UCSD domain.
  • Contact information includes the official address of UCSD.
  • Page links repeatedly to expected brand domain ucsd.edu

Frequently asked questions about slantchev.ucsd.edu

Is slantchev.ucsd.edu a scam?

ScamMinder's automated checks on October 6, 2026 rated slantchev.ucsd.edu Low Risk, 85/100. They did not establish a scam. No significant risk indicators were found.

Is slantchev.ucsd.edu safe?

ScamMinder's automated checks on October 6, 2026 found no significant risk indicators and rated slantchev.ucsd.edu Low Risk, 85/100. A rating is an automated opinion, not a guarantee.

What is the trust score of slantchev.ucsd.edu?

slantchev.ucsd.edu has a ScamMinder trust score of 85/100 (Low Risk) from automated checks on October 6, 2026. The score is a trust index built from the evidence we could observe, not a probability.

Verdict history

  • β€” Low Risk (automated reanalysis)

Domain timeline

Dated facts about this domain, each with its source. The timeline is not part of the score.

Jan 1998Months with at least one Wayback Machine snapshotOct 2026

  1. β€” First Wayback Machine snapshot (304 months with at least one snapshot) Β· Internet Archive Wayback Machine
  2. β€” Last Wayback Machine snapshot before the longest gap (No snapshot for the next 10 months) Β· Internet Archive Wayback Machine
  3. β€” Wayback Machine snapshots resume Β· Internet Archive Wayback Machine
  4. β€” Latest Wayback Machine snapshot Β· Internet Archive Wayback Machine
  5. β€” Analysed by ScamMinder (automated reanalysis) Β· ScamMinder analyses

Sources: Snapshot dates: Internet Archive Wayback Machine; ScamMinder analyses.

Regulator warning lists

Public warning lists published by financial regulators, matched on this domain. Facts and dates only; the lists are not part of the score.

Not found on the lists we read on Oct 29, 2026: AMF (France), BaFin (Germany), CFTC (United States), SEC (United States).

Could not be read: CONSOB (Italy).

Technical Details

TLS Certificate: Valid Β· issued by InCommon Intermediate CA - OVG3C (OV) Β· expires in 194 days
Hosting: AS7377 University of California, San Diego (US)

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Email authentication: SPF missing Β· DMARC missing