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

Is stuvia.com a scam?

We checked stuvia.com 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 stuvia.com?

The risk score for stuvia.com 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 stuvia.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes — stuvia.com presents a valid SSL certificate issued by Amazon. The certificate's issuer, validity window, and chain details are in the report above.

stuvia.com is registered through Gandi SAS. WHOIS history, name servers, and full ownership signals are listed in the report above.

When was stuvia.com registered?

stuvia.com was registered on 2010-11-19. The full WHOIS record — including registrar, name servers, and registrant country — is in the report above.

Is stuvia.com Safe or a Scam?

Live Analysis

Checked 7 days ago

stuvia.com

Low Risk

stuvia.com 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

9.2

/ 100 Risk

Domain Age

15y

Analysis Depth

standard

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Risk Breakdown

Valid SSL certificate detected. Issued by Amazon. Expires 8/16/2026.

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

Domain has been registered for 15+ 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 100/100, 2/3 legal pages present.

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

Detected category: ecommerce (low risk).

This website was classified as 'ecommerce'. 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: standard — 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

Amazon

Safe

Domain Age

15 years

Safe

Registrar

Gandi SAS

Info

Country

Info

Content

100/100

Safe

Threat Databases

Clear

Safe

FCA Warning Blacklist Threats Index URLhaus Phishing Patterns Ai Analysis Meilisearch Cache

Regulators

12 checked

Safe

Reviews

No reviews

None

AI Analysis

Stuvia is an online marketplace where students can buy and sell study notes, summaries, flashcards, and other academic resources. The platform allows users to upload their own study materials, set prices, and earn money from sales, while also providing a resource for other students to find study aids.

The website is an established platform (over 15 years old) with clear terms of service, privacy policy, and an 'About Us' page. It functions as a peer-to-peer marketplace for academic materials, with user-generated content. There are no indicators of high-pressure sales tactics, guaranteed returns, or requests for fees to withdraw funds. The site clearly states it is a marketplace and that users are buying from other students, not directly from Stuvia itself.

• Standard online safety practices apply. Users should exercise discretion when purchasing study materials and ensure they meet their specific academic needs.

WHOIS Information

Registrar

Gandi SAS

Registration Date

November 19, 2010

Expiration Date

November 19, 2026

Country

Domain Age

15 years and 7 months

Registrant (domain owner)

Name

stuvia.com

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

Issued by

Amazon

Validation level

Domain only

Certificate lifespan

1 year (issued Jul 20, 2025)

Covers

8 domains

Public key

RSA 2048-bit

Connection

TLSv1.2 (128-bit)

ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256

HTTPS encrypts the connection but only verifies the domain, not the business behind it. Always corroborate with the other signals on this page.

Company & Operator

Stuvia International BV

Stuvia is a platform founded in 2010 that allows students to buy and sell study notes and resources, aiming to help students study smarter and earn money from their knowledge.

Phone

978-0357446

support@stuvia.com

Team