Our 2026 security analysis checked 10 signals for bold.org — including SSL, WHOIS history, and threat databases. View the full risk breakdown in the report above to see how it scored.

We checked bold.org against multiple threat databases, financial-regulator warning lists, and community reports. The full breakdown — including the verdict, flagged signals, and our recommendation — is available in the report on this page.

What is the risk score for bold.org?

The risk score for bold.org is calculated from 10 independent security signals — SSL validity, domain age, WHOIS data, threat-intel databases, and community reports. The score and per-signal breakdown are shown in the report above.

Does bold.org have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — bold.org presents a valid SSL certificate issued by Let's Encrypt. The certificate's issuer, validity window, and chain details are in the report above.

bold.org is registered through GoDaddy.com, LLC. WHOIS history, name servers, and full ownership signals are listed in the report above.

When was bold.org registered?

bold.org was registered on 2003-03-16. The full WHOIS record — including registrar, name servers, and registrant country — is in the report above.

Is bold.org Safe or a Scam?

Live Analysis

Checked 2 days ago

bold.org

Low Risk

bold.org appears to be relatively safe based on our AI analysis. Multiple trust signals have been verified including SSL certificates, domain registration history, and content quality indicators.

Signals Detected

SSL Certificate

Valid

/ 100 Risk

Domain Age

23y

Analysis Depth

limited

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Risk Breakdown

Valid SSL certificate detected. Issued by Let's Encrypt. Expires 7/24/2026.

An SSL certificate encrypts data between your browser and the website. A valid certificate means the connection is secure.

Domain has been registered for 23+ year(s).

Older domains are generally more trustworthy. Scam operations rarely maintain domains for extended periods.

Website is online and responding.

The website was reachable during our scan. An online status alone does not indicate safety.

Content quality — metadata score 95/100, 3/3 legal pages present.

This website has proper metadata and the essential legal pages (terms, privacy, contact).

Detected category: education (low risk).

This website was classified as 'education'. The category risk level reflects how frequently this type of website is associated with online fraud.

No community reports filed against this domain.

Our community has not submitted any fraud reports for this domain.

Analysis depth: limited — matched to this site's category.

All core checks (SSL, WHOIS, DNS, content, technology, threat intelligence) ran. Depth is calibrated to the site's category — lower-risk categories use a lighter fraud-analysis pass than crypto/trading/payment sites. This does NOT mean any step was skipped.

Safety Signals

Status

Online

Safe

SSL Security

Let's Encrypt

Safe

Domain Age

23 years

Safe

Registrar

GoDaddy.com, LLC

Info

Country

Info

Content

95/100

Safe

Threat Databases

Clear

Safe

FCA Warning Blacklist Threats Index URLhaus Phishing Patterns Ai Analysis

Regulators

12 checked

Safe

Reviews

No reviews

None

AI Analysis

Bold.org is a platform that connects college students with scholarships and grants, and also allows donors to create and fund scholarships. It offers student rewards and educational resources, and claims to have awarded over $43 million to its members.

The website clearly outlines its purpose as a scholarship and student rewards platform. It provides detailed terms of service and privacy policies, lists contact information for students, donors, and award inquiries, and has an 'About Us' page detailing its mission to fight student debt. The site also features an established domain age, valid SSL, and mentions partnerships with public figures, all of which contribute to its legitimacy. There are no indicators of common scam tactics such as guaranteed returns or fees to withdraw funds.

• Standard online safety practices apply.

WHOIS Information

Registrar

GoDaddy.com, LLC

Registration Date

March 16, 2003

Expiration Date

March 16, 2029

Country

Domain Age

23 years and 3 months

Registrant (domain owner)

Name

Registration Private

Company / organisation

Domains By Proxy, LLC

Phone

+14806242599

Address

DomainsByProxy.com 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe, Arizona, 85281

Scam websites often use recently registered domains. A domain registered just days or weeks ago that claims to be an established business is a common red flag.

SSL Certificate

DV validated Free auto-certificate

Issued by

Let's Encrypt

Validation level

Domain only

Certificate lifespan

89 days (issued Apr 25, 2026)

Covers

1 domain

Public key

RSA 2048-bit

Connection

TLSv1.3 (128-bit)

TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256

A free, automatically-issued certificate only proves control of the domain — it does not vet the company behind it. Common for legitimate sites, but also trivial for scammers to obtain, so treat HTTPS alone as the bare minimum, not proof of trust.

Company & Operator

Bold.org, Inc.

Bold.org is a Colorado nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity, with a mission to help reduce the cost of education and academic research through scholarships, grants, and fellowships. It operates as a global remote team.

Phone

(720) 973-1353

donors@bold.org

Team