Is alpsawnings.co.za a scam?

Our automated security review marked alpsawnings.co.za 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.

Is alpsawnings.co.za safe to use?

alpsawnings.co.za currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.

Does alpsawnings.co.za have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. alpsawnings.co.za presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YR2, expiring in 63 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has alpsawnings.co.za been flagged by antivirus engines?

1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged alpsawnings.co.za as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is alpsawnings.co.za on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. alpsawnings.co.za is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is alpsawnings.co.za hosted?

alpsawnings.co.za resolves to an IP operated by xneeloner Managed Network in ZA (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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.

How often is the alpsawnings.co.za report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 3, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around alpsawnings.co.za have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is alpsawnings.co.za legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A legitimate South African awning business whose website shows signs of a security compromise and malware hosting.

Top reasons

Forcepoint ThreatSeeker flags the domain as suspicious.Domain appears in malware databases (MalwareBazaar) for hosting suspicious file paths.Historical blacklist entries from major security providers like Malwarebytes.

alpsawnings.co.zaScanned 1h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Score breakdown

Heuristics 90·MT 45

Category tags

home improvement85% MT confidence

Warning signals (1)

1 of 92 engines flagged

Positive signals (3)

Not on major blacklists Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

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

1/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A legitimate South African awning business whose website shows signs of a security compromise and malware hosting. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

Website Preview

LIVE RENDER

alpsawnings.co.za

1Professional business layout with consistent branding and high-quality imagery

Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →

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.

/ 100

Low visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The website appears to be a legitimate business page for a South African patio and awning company, exhibiting professional design and standard contact methods without any visual scam indicators.

Visual risk5/100

What our vision model saw

5 signals

Professional business layout with consistent branding and high-quality imagery

Functional navigation menu with industry-specific categories like 'Awning Features'

Visible contact information including a South African phone number and matching domain email

Standard call-to-action buttons for quotes and a WhatsApp support widget

Social media links to Facebook and Instagram in the header

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust45/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The website belongs to a verified South African company, AL Patio Solutions, which has been registered since 2019. However, our intelligence stack detected multiple security red flags, including a suspicious rating from Forcepoint ThreatSeeker. Most concerning is that the domain appears in malware databases for hosting suspicious log files and malicious samples. While the business itself is real, the website's infrastructure may be compromised. We recommend caution when interacting with the site until these security issues are resolved.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site displays a professional storefront for AL Patio Solutions, offering products like louvre awnings and carports. It includes a valid South African phone number, a matching domain email address, and links to active social media profiles.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted on a South African IP address with a clean reputation score. It uses a valid Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. However, the site loads several external scripts from Google and Facebook, which is standard for marketing but requires monitoring.

Domain History

The business is officially registered in South Africa (K2019298489) and has been active since 2019. The owner claims to have operated in the industry since 1988, providing a level of historical legitimacy to the brand.

Web Reputation

Despite the business's legitimacy, the domain has been flagged by our antivirus network. Specifically, it has been linked to malware samples in technical databases, suggesting the site's server may have been breached to host unauthorized files.

Risk Factors

Forcepoint ThreatSeeker flags the domain as suspicious.
Domain appears in malware databases (MalwareBazaar) for hosting suspicious file paths.
Historical blacklist entries from major security providers like Malwarebytes.
No physical business address is listed on the primary contact page.

Positive Signals

Verified South African business registration (CIPC) since 2019.
Professional visual design with consistent branding and high-quality imagery.
Active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.
Valid SSL certificate and clean hosting IP reputation.

AI Recommendation

Avoid downloading any files or entering sensitive information on this site, as it shows signs of a security compromise. Contact the business directly via phone if you need to verify their services.

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 alpsawnings.co.za, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

Active · South Africa

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

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 · 1 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain hosts active business site for AL Patio Solutions and Awnings selling aluminium awnings, carports, drop blinds in South Africa with locations in Cape Town, JHB, Pretoria, Garden Route
Company registered in South Africa as private company K2019298489 on 2019-06-18, status active/in business per CIPC data
LinkedIn and site claim operations since 1988 by owner Albert van Wyk; Facebook page active with posts from ~2020-2021
Site lists contact: sales@alpsawnings.co.za, multiple phone numbers including 082 601 3472; claims 10-year material guarantee
No Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, or major review platform presence found; no customer complaints or scam reports in searches
Domain appears in malware-related lists (MalwareBazaar sample referencing /logs/ path on domain; MalwareURL flags associated NS as 'fake site/scam'; MalwareBytes blacklist removal request in 2023)
Instagram/Facebook presence under @alpsawnings and Al Patio Awnings promoting services; no negative Reddit or review hits

Scam reports (3)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

MalwareBazaaropen
"http:// alpsawnings . co . za /logs/KMa83 ..."
MalwareURLopen
"alpsawnings . co . za · ns2.dns-h.com => 129.232.248.40 ... Fake site / scam"
MalwareBytes Forumsopen
"Please review the below mentioned website as well. https://alpsawnings.co.za/. Thank you. It will be removed as well."

Business registration

Status: active · South Africa

Private company K2019298489 incorporated 2019-06-18, status 'In Business', address UNIT A DURBANVILLE BUSINESS PARK, 48 STILLEWATER STREET, FISANTEKRAAL, WESTERN CAPE, 7550; VAT 9886039172; directors listed

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

Our research confirms that AL Patio Solutions is a registered South African private company (K2019298489) based in the Western Cape. While the business appears legitimate, the domain has appeared on malware-tracking sites like MalwareBazaar and in security forum discussions regarding blacklisting. This suggests the site may have been a victim of a technical compromise rather than being a dedicated scam operation.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

1 engine flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

0Malicious1Suspicious58Harmless92Engines

of 92

Forcepoint ThreatSeeker

Suspicious· suspicious

1 antivirus engine flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

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

Has a contact email on its own domain

Emails on site's domainsales@alpsawnings.co.za

Phone numbers082 601 3472

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles2

Signal Summary

Contact details look reasonable

No postal address visible on the page.

Contact email on the site's own domain (sales@alpsawnings.co.za).
Phone number listed (082 601 3472).
Links to 4 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · YR2

ExpiresSep 5, 2026 (63d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

Hostingxneeloner Managed Network

Server locationZA

Web serverApache

Platform / CMSWordPress

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://alpsawnings.co.za/
2200https://alpsawnings.co.za/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPxneeloner Managed Network

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

Treat alpsawnings.co.za as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
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Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

ListedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Referenced Domains

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

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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 alpsawnings.co.za 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.
alpsawnings.co.za currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
Yes. alpsawnings.co.za presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · YR2, expiring in 63 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged alpsawnings.co.za as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. alpsawnings.co.za is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
alpsawnings.co.za resolves to an IP operated by xneeloner Managed Network in ZA (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). 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.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 3, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around alpsawnings.co.za have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·alpsawnings.co.za

SUSPICIOUS

This is a legitimate South African business website that appears to have been compromised to host malicious files.

Avoid downloading any files or entering sensitive information on this site, as it shows signs of a security compromise. Contact the business directly via phone if you need to verify their services.

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