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Is cash.app safe?

Very Likely Safe

No major red flags found. This looks like a legitimate, established website.

Checked Nov 13, 2026

Why: Main reasons: not flagged by Google Safe Browsing; no impersonation patterns detected; not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist. Minor issues: site returned HTTP 403; missing HSTS.

Identity & Age70/100
Impersonation Risk100/100
Red Flags100/100
Transparency70/100
Security86/100
Email100/100

Positive highlights

  • Not flagged by Google Safe BrowsingNo malware, phishing, or unwanted-software match in Google's live threat database.
  • HTTPS is enforcedAll redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
  • HTTPS works with a valid certificateA secure connection was made on port 443. Certificate log details were unavailable at scan time.
  • No impersonation patterns detectedDomain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
  • Not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist
  • Fast response (39ms)
  • Not present in PhishStats phishing feed
  • DMARC published (reject)
  • No scam-correlated language found on the home pageNo crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.
  • SPF record published

Negative highlights

  • Site returned HTTP 403The server is reachable but did not return a success status.
  • Missing HSTSTells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.
  • Missing Content Security PolicyRestricts which scripts and resources the page can load.

Note: Domain records active on registry. Registry returned active status with redacted public contact records.

Note: 176+ URLs indexed. A large sitemap suggests an established, content-rich site.

Note: 2 technologies detected. Tailwind CSS, Cloudflare

Key facts about cash.app

Website
cash.app
Popularity
Not checked
Domain created
Not public
Domain expires
Not public
Registrar
Verified Registry
Owner details
Hidden (privacy service)
IP address
172.66.0.44
Hosting / CDN
Cloudflare
SSL certificate
HTTPS works (certificate details unavailable)
Email security
SPF ✓ · DMARC ✓ (reject)
Threat blocklists
Not listed (clean)
Technology
Tailwind CSS, Cloudflare

Summary

87/100 — trusted. Domain registration date unconfirmed, clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns.

No malware/phishing on feedsGood reputationHTTPS enabled

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Domain Information

Registration timeline, age calculation, registrar details, and ICANN status.

Warning
Registrar Name
Verified Registry
Creation Date
—
Last Updated
—
Registry Expiry Date
—
WHOIS Privacy Protection
Redacted for Privacy (Protected)
Domain Status Codes
active
ICANN Status Badges
active
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Domain records active on registry
Registry returned active status with redacted public contact records.

HTTP Headers & Security

Full HTTP response headers, HSTS, Content Security Policy (CSP), and security baselines.

Warning
Security Header Baseline
Strict-Transport-SecurityMissing
Content-Security-PolicyMissing
X-Frame-Options Present
X-Content-Type-OptionsMissing
Referrer-PolicyMissing
Permissions-PolicyMissing
Recommended Missing Headers
missing: HSTSmissing: Content Security Policymissing: X-Content-Type-Optionsmissing: Permissions Policy
All Response Headers (11)
cache-control: private, max-age=0, no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate, post-check=0, pre-check=0
cf-ray: a59edee88e25b86e-CMH
connection: close
content-type: text/html; charset=UTF-8
date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:39:41 GMT
expires: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:01 GMT
referrer-policy: same-origin
server: cloudflare
set-cookie: __cf_bm=6a20gveL0f0yF3xlrg_aQk2Q0atZ11fGAOWdWTxVtzI-1794584382.802489-1.0.1.1-jmXbgxrKcq5eI0d8zlXixkQHeIeoj0bffOyD59TWC63xX8xPOxb3sjfrGOTvGt1ohcLbHJeBMhYyr1_JVcb5AabB841zvwP60K3wI8ZPrSaLIRNNE_jQnVwuCAfPhI2uxxyH3rLxRHq9OzFEnPcJdw; HttpOnly; SameSite=None; Partitioned; Secure; Path=/; Domain=cash.app; Expires=Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:09:42 GMT
transfer-encoding: chunked
x-frame-options: SAMEORIGIN
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Missing HSTS
Tells browsers to only use HTTPS for this domain.
-4
Missing Content Security Policy
Restricts which scripts and resources the page can load.
-4
X-Frame-Options is set
Prevents clickjacking by disallowing framing.
+3
Missing X-Content-Type-Options
Blocks MIME-sniffing browser attacks.
-2
Referrer Policy is set
Controls what referrer information is sent with requests.
+2
Missing Permissions Policy
Restricts access to powerful browser features (camera, mic, etc.).
-2

DNS Records

Encrypted DoH resolution: A, AAAA, MX mail servers, authoritative NS, and TXT verification.

Resolved
IPv4 Addresses (A)
172.66.0.44, 162.159.140.44
IPv6 Addresses (AAAA)
None
Mail Servers (MX)
aspmx.l.google.com (Priority: 1), alt1.aspmx.l.google.com (Priority: 5), alt2.aspmx.l.google.com (Priority: 5), alt3.aspmx.l.google.com (Priority: 10), alt4.aspmx.l.google.com (Priority: 10)
Authoritative Nameservers (NS)
ns-1248.awsdns-28.org, ns-1816.awsdns-35.co.uk, ns-311.awsdns-38.com, ns-810.awsdns-37.net
TXT Records Found
8 TXT verification records
A Records (IPv4)
172.66.0.44162.159.140.44
TXT Verification Records
ca3-7bbd19db6811492893529ff4f8114b7e
ca3-b5d66a0264614da88ce224221e7ae3cf
ca3-db8a26730bde413aa3d797683265f5eb
google-site-verification=07G-IkNewIx6wqb9UTmJ99rMGaSmpw9LgIMdZgBb-1M
google-site-verification=7qlUxJaNxeI7aJINVoFRvBFsIivOkNsl64K81_nLUxY
google-site-verification=In1-EBOhQKXl2FTgO-PPbnGM8FY6GU-Bkaxmpz-rebw
google-site-verification=OH0HcLtO7e6btuzWiOceYIkTtwqRWyyKM5sekVDEbvs
v=spf1 include:cash.app._nspf.vali.email include:%{i}._ip.%{h}._ehlo.%{d}._spf.vali.email ~all
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2 address record(s) resolved
+4
4 authoritative nameservers
+2

WHOIS & Identity Lookup

Domain ownership status, registry lifecycle, nameservers, and privacy redaction.

Found
Registrable Domain
cash.app
Registrar Organization
Verified Registry
WHOIS Privacy Status
Enabled (WHOIS Guard / Redacted)
Registry Status Codes
active
Delegated Authoritative Nameservers
ns-1248.awsdns-28.org, ns-1816.awsdns-35.co.uk, ns-311.awsdns-38.com, ns-810.awsdns-37.net
Registration Lifecycle
—
Nameservers (NS)
ns-1248.awsdns-28.orgns-1816.awsdns-35.co.ukns-311.awsdns-38.comns-810.awsdns-37.net
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Domain records active on registry
Registry returned active status with redacted public contact records.

Email Security & Deliverability

SPF record validation, DMARC policy enforcement, DKIM selectors, and MX reputation.

Protected
SPF Record
v=spf1 include:cash.app._nspf.vali.email include:%{i}._ip.%{h}._ehlo.%{d}._spf.vali.email ~all
DMARC Policy Mode
Policy: REJECT
DMARC Raw Record
v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc_agg@vali.email
DKIM Selectors Detected
google
Email Protection Summary: This domain has strong email authentication configured to prevent spammers from sending emails impersonating this brand.
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SPF record published
+5
DMARC published (reject)
+6
DKIM configured (google)
+3

Threat Intelligence & Blocklists

Multi-source malware feeds (URLhaus), phishing checks (PhishStats, Safe Browsing), and typosquats.

Clean
URLhaus Malware
Clean / Not Listed
PhishStats Feed
Clean / Not Listed
Google Safe Browsing
Clean / Verified
Root Domain Label
cash
Top-Level Domain (TLD)
.app (Standard TLD)
Punycode Obfuscation
No (Standard ASCII)
Homoglyph / Lookalike Script
No mixed scripts
Brand Match Analysis
No recognized brand impersonation
Typosquatting Risk
Clean
No impersonation patterns detected
Domain doesn't look like a typosquat, doesn't embed a well-known brand, and uses ASCII characters.
+8

Technology Stack & Metadata

Detected CMS, JavaScript frameworks, analytics tags, CDN providers, and page metadata.

Detected
Detected Technologies by Category
css
Tailwind CSS
cdn
Cloudflare
Page Metadata & Fingerprint
HTML Title
Attention Required! | Cloudflare
Meta Description
—
Document Language
en-US
Character Encoding
UTF-8
Viewport Setting
width=device-width,initial-scale=1
Generator Software
—
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2 technologies detected
Tailwind CSS, Cloudflare
Mobile viewport configured
+2

Page Performance & Compression

Server response time, content payload size, Brotli/Gzip compression, and caching rules.

39ms
Items to Fix & Optimize
Text compression (Brotli/Gzip)
MUCH NEEDEDEnable on server or CDN
Modern image formats (WebP/AVIF/SVG)
OPTIONALConvert heavy images to WebP/AVIF
Protocol
HTTP/2
Binary framing, multiplexed
Compression
NONE
No compression detected
Optimization Signals (From Detectable Headers & Assets)
Image Formats
Legacy / Unchecked
Transfer
Uncompressed
Transport
HTTP/2
These are server-side signals. Actual Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) require real-user measurement via PageSpeed Insights.
Detected Asset & Image Formats
WebPAVIFSVGJPEGPNG
HTTP Response Time
39 ms
Payload Body Size
4.4 KB
Compression Status
Uncompressed
Cache Directives
private, max-age=0, no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate, post-check=0, pre-check=0
No findings.

AI Content Safety & Red Flags

High-pressure language, payment gateway safety, disposable domain analysis, and deceptive tactics.

Safe
AI Content Evaluation

87/100 — trusted. Domain registration date unconfirmed, clean threat reputation, no impersonation patterns. Main reasons: not flagged by Google Safe Browsing; no impersonation patterns detected; not listed on URLhaus malware blocklist. Minor issues: site returned HTTP 403; missing HSTS.

Payment Red Flags
None (No suspicious payment requests)
High-Pressure Language
None (No artificial urgency detected)
Disposable Domain Risk
No (Established infrastructure)
Text Scanned Depth
773 characters verified
No scam-correlated language found on the home page
No crypto-only / gift-card / wire-only payment demands, and no obvious urgency tactics.
+6

Server & Hosting Infrastructure

Primary IP address, web server software, CDN edge network, and redirect hop chain.

cloudflare
Primary Web Server
cloudflare
CDN / Cloud Provider
Cloudflare
Primary IP Address
172.66.0.44
HTTP Status Code
403 OK
Final Landing Destination
https://cash.app/
Redirect Hop Count
0 hops
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Site returned HTTP 403
The server is reachable but did not return a success status.
-6
HTTPS is enforced
All redirects stayed on HTTPS. Traffic is encrypted end-to-end.
+10
Fast response (39ms)
+6
Served through Cloudflare
Sites behind a major CDN benefit from DDoS protection and edge caching.
+4

SSL / TLS Certificate

Active Certificate Authority, Common Name, validity period, expiration countdown, and SANs.

Secure
Certificate Authority (Issuer)
Not available (certificate logs did not respond)
Subject Common Name (CN)
—
Validity Period
Not available
Subject Alternative Names (SANs)
1 domain protected
Certificates Logged (CT)
Verified in live TLS
Subject Alternative Names (Sample)
cash.app
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HTTPS works with a valid certificate
A secure connection was made on port 443. Certificate log details were unavailable at scan time.
+8

Content & Transparency Policies

Linked privacy policy, terms of service, about page, social channels, and published contacts.

Warning
Key Legal & Transparency Pages
privacy PageNot linked
terms PageNot linked
contact PageNot linked
about PageNot linked
refund PageNot linked
shipping PageNot linked
cookies PageNot linked
Policy pages could not be checked
The site showed our scanner a bot-check or short page, so privacy, terms and contact pages were not verified. This is common for large sites and is not counted against them.

Robots.txt & Sitemap Discoverability

Search engine crawler directives, indexability, and declared XML sitemaps.

Present
Robots.txt Directives
Not Found
Sitemaps Declared
None in robots.txt
Disallow Rules Count
0 rules
sitemap.xml available
+2

Export & Share Intelligence

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Scan Engine Performance

Automated multi-signal inspection pipeline

v5.1.0 Engine
Signals Analyzed
30
This scan
Sources Checked
19
Live security feeds
Scan Duration
3.65s
Full live scan
Last Scan
11/13/2026
Live timestamp
Overall Risk
Low Risk

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