Security Review

Is ala-mobile.modcombo.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 39/100

A long-standing modded APK site offering a cracked version of Ala Mobile, flagged by some security engines for potential malware risks.

ala-mobile.modcombo.comScanned 2h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 37·MT 40
Category tags
fake-apk#cracked app#malware85% MT confidence
Technical red flags (1)

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
0/92
All engines report clean
Domain Age
6 years old
Registered Mar 9, 2020
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Possible malware risk

A long-standing modded APK site offering a cracked version of Ala Mobile, flagged by some security engines for potential malware risks. Some signals suggest this page may deliver unwanted software. Don't download any files or install any browser extensions from here.

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Visual Screenshot Analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

50
/ 100
High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

We could not capture a fully-rendered screenshot of this page; visual analysis is inconclusive.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation
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Confidence
The site operates as a distribution hub for pirated and modified Android applications, which is a high-risk category. Although the domain has been active for over six years, several security engines in our antivirus network have flagged the parent domain for hosting malicious objects. Independent research shows mixed reputation, with some security analysts reporting the site for potential malware. The lack of any verifiable business contact information or physical address is typical for sites operating in the grey market of cracked software. We have adjusted the trust score downward due to these specific security flags and the inherent risks of installing unverified binaries.
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Page Content

The page is a dedicated download landing site for a modified version of 'Ala Mobile' (v7.7.4). It promises 'Unlimited Money' and provides a detailed description of the game's features to appear legitimate. However, there is no official contact email, phone number, or physical address provided for the site operators.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind Cloudflare and uses Google Trust Services for its SSL certificate. It loads several external scripts, including tracking from Google and various third-party CDNs. Some of the external domains loaded are associated with ad-tech and tracking, which is common for 'free' mod sites.

Domain History

The domain modcombo.com was registered in March 2020, making it over six years old. This longevity suggests a stable operation, but in the cracked app niche, age does not guarantee safety as these sites often rotate through different hosting setups to avoid takedowns.

Web Reputation

Our research indicates a divided reputation. While some automated tools give it a clean bill of health based on traffic, specialized security scanners and community discussions on platforms like Reddit warn of potential malware. At least three security engines have explicitly blacklisted the site for hosting suspicious objects.
Risk Factors
5
  • Distributes cracked/modded APK files which are frequently used to bundle mobile malware.
  • Multiple security engines have flagged the parent domain as malicious or suspicious.
  • Complete absence of corporate identity, physical address, or direct contact methods.
  • Independent trust aggregators report a low trust score due to malware reports.
  • Uses third-party scripts and ad-networks often associated with aggressive tracking.
Positive Signals
3
  • The domain has been active for over 2,200 days.
  • Valid SSL certificate is present.
  • The site has a high global traffic ranking, indicating a large user base.
AI Recommendation
Avoid downloading or installing files from this site. If you want to play Ala Mobile, download the official version from the Google Play Store to ensure your device and data remain secure.
Next-gen fraud intelligence
Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for ala-mobile.modcombo.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
6.3 yrs
Registered Mar 2020
Business registration
Active · Unknown (WHOIS hidden via PrivacyGuardian.org, Phoenix AZ ad
Site traces back to an actively registered business.
Independent review aggregators
40/100 · questionable
Average across 1 independent review aggregator.
Clone check
Not a clone
No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.
Typosquat check
No look-alike match
The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.
Web mentions
3 scam reports · 3 positive
Web ratings
Scores pulled directly from third-party trust & review sites
ScamAdviser
40/100
Questionableopen
Key findings
6 headline facts from open-web research
  • ala-mobile.modcombo.com is a download page for a cracked/modded APK of "Ala Mobile - Formula racing" (v7.7.4, Unlimited Money) by legitimate developer CVi Games, whose official app is on Google Play.
  • modcombo.com (parent domain, registered March 2020) has mixed reputation: Scamadviser trust score 0/low (reported as possible malware by Gridinsoft), PCrisk 40/100 with 3/91 engines flagging it and a generic malicious-object blacklist entry
  • No direct malware detections on the specific subdomain or page in available scans; VirusTotal shows no security vendors flagging the main domain.
  • Reddit users in r/ApksApps express caution about modcombo.com, recommending alternatives like APKMody or AN1 and noting larger APK sizes.
  • The site claims all APKs are scanned for malware; it is a popular MOD APK aggregator (high Tranco rank) but typical of sites distributing cracked games, which often carry risks of hidden malware, ads, or data collection.
  • Domain age ~6 years (matches given 2296 days); WHOIS privacy enabled; hosted on Cloudflare; no business registration details publicly tied to a specific company beyond the privacy-protected owner.
Scam reports (3)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Scamadviseropen

    "This website has been reported by Gridinsoft as possible malware. In summary, modcombo.com has a low trust score. The website may be a scam."

  • PCrisk Scanneropen

    "Flagged by 3 of 91 security engines... one blacklist source with a generic malicious-object label... Based on these findings, this website may pose potential risks to visitors."

  • Reddit r/ApksAppsopen

    "If you really want mod files try using apkmody , an1 or moddroid they are safe... You just said it yourself, it isn't."

Positive reviews (3)
Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.
  • Modcombo.comopen

    "All APKs are scanned for malware and tested for full functionality."

  • Eveninsightopen

    "Modcombo.com is a highly trusted and safe website with an excellent Safety Score of 100 out of 100."

  • IPQualityScoreopen

    "Recent quality reports have classified modcombo.com with a low risk profile as most accounts originating from this domain are valid and primarily used for legitimate purposes."

Business registration
Status: active · Unknown (WHOIS hidden via PrivacyGuardian.org, Phoenix AZ ad

Domain registered March 10, 2020 via NameSilo, LLC; expires March 10, 2029; owner identity hidden

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research found that modcombo.com is a well-known but controversial source for modified apps. Security reports from outlets like PCrisk and an independent review aggregator highlight that the site has been flagged by multiple antivirus engines for hosting malicious objects. Discussions on Reddit's r/ApksApps suggest that while the site is popular, users should be wary of the file integrity and consider more reputable community-vetted alternatives.

Scam Network Intelligence

Cross-site correlation

This site shares signals with a broader cluster

Moderate correlation

Many scams don't operate alone. We correlate third-party scripts, hosting infrastructure, brand-impersonation signals, and the AI evidence package to detect when a site is part of a broader scam network.

Suspicion score
0/100
ClearLowModerateHighCritical
Evidence (1)
  • Cracked / modded APK download template detected.
Linked signals (3)
cdnjs.cloudflare.comt.meTemplate · Fake APK

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified
Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless92Engines
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
Bitdefender
Clean
Microsoft
Not in pass
ESET-NOD32
Not in pass
Avira
Not in pass
Sophos
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check
Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Contact Verification

We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.

What We Found
No clear contact details on the page
Emails on site's domainNone
Phone numbersNone
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles5
Signal Summary
Several contact red flags
  • No contact email found anywhere on the page.
  • No phone number listed on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.
  • Scam family match: Cracked APK / Modded App.
  • Links to 7 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age6 years old
RegistrarNameSilo, LLC
RegisteredMar 9, 2020
ExpiresMar 9, 2029
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1
ExpiresSep 10, 2026 (79d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web servercloudflare

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://ala-mobile.modcombo.com/
  • 2200https://ala-mobile.modcombo.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPCloudflare, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Scam-Type Likelihood

1 scam-type patterns detected
Scam-Type Likelihood

1 of 13 categories showed signals

We check every URL against 13 distinct scam categories so the verdict tells you not just how risky the page is, but what kind of risk it carries. Each meter pulls from page signals, web reports, our AI analyst, vision, and the scam-network cluster — not from raw AV labels.

Top match: Malware
Malware
Moderate likelihood
55/100
  • Fake-app / APK download pattern detected.
  • AI analyst tagged this as malware / drive-by / cracked app.
  • Primary scraped category: fake mobile app / APK.

Possible malware risk

Signals suggest this page may deliver malicious files or exploit the browser.

  • Treat ala-mobile.modcombo.com as unverified

    Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.

  • If you downloaded or ran a file from here

    Disconnect the device from the internet, run a full scan with a reputable antivirus (Malwarebytes, ESET, Bitdefender), and consider a second-opinion scanner. Change passwords on any account you used from the device afterwards — ideally from a different device.

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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
Not listedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
Not listedCheck ↗

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

  • Our automated security review marked ala-mobile.modcombo.com as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
  • ala-mobile.modcombo.com currently scores 39/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. ala-mobile.modcombo.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 79 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • ala-mobile.modcombo.com is 6.3 years old, registered on 3/9/2020 through NameSilo, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report ala-mobile.modcombo.com as clean.
  • No. ala-mobile.modcombo.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • ala-mobile.modcombo.com resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
  • Independent trust-rating sites currently show the following for ala-mobile.modcombo.com: ScamAdviser: 40/100. Those scores come from user reviews and their own heuristics, so they are worth comparing against our verdict.

Final Verdict

0
Trust / 100
Final Verdict·ala-mobile.modcombo.com
SUSPICIOUS

This site provides a modified version of the Ala Mobile racing game with 'unlimited money' features. While the domain is established, downloading cracked apps from unofficial sources carries a high risk of hidden malware or data theft. You should stick to official app stores for safety.

Avoid downloading or installing files from this site. If you want to play Ala Mobile, download the official version from the Google Play Store to ensure your device and data remain secure.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
3
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