What you can send
- A photo of the product or its packaging.
- A screenshot of a listing (marketplace, shop, social network).
- A link to the product page.
- If the price isn't visible, you can add a second photo or enter it yourself.
What you get
- A scam score explained in plain language, with the points that justify it.
- An estimate of the usual market price for this product, with its limits (condition, seller, timing).
- The warning signs spotted: unusually low price, dubious listing, reputation of the seller or the site.
- Where possible, alternatives for buying the same product cheaper or second-hand.
Same product or similar product: we tell you
This is the most important rule of the service. A cheaper alternative is only presented as equivalent if it has been verified as identical to the scanned product. Otherwise, it clearly appears as a similar product, for you to compare yourself. You won't end up paying less for something other than what you wanted.
What Scan Raccoon doesn't do
- It doesn't replace your judgment: for a big purchase, keep the habit of taking a look yourself.
- The price shown is an estimate, not a promise: it varies with condition, seller and timing.
- It doesn't block anything and doesn't sell anything: the decision stays yours.
How it works, in three steps
- You send what you want to check.
- The AI identifies the product, estimates its price and spots the warning signs.
- You make an informed decision, with a score and explanations.
Free analyses are available without signing up. To better understand the most common traps, read our guides: how to judge a discount, how to spot a dropshipping store, or how to check that a cheaper product is really identical.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create an account?
No, free analyses are possible without signing up. An account gives access to more analyses and to your history.
Which products can be checked?
Any product sold online that you can photograph, capture or link to: electronics, clothing, household items, games, and so on. Results are more accurate when the brand and model are legible.
Are my photos kept?
Your images are sent in order to carry out the analysis. We don't sell your data. The details of what is kept are in the privacy policy.