Is cdkeys.com a scam?

Our automated security review marked cdkeys.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.

Is cdkeys.com safe to use?

cdkeys.com 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 cdkeys.com have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. cdkeys.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 74 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the cdkeys.com domain?

cdkeys.com is 24.1 years old, registered on 5/9/2002 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has cdkeys.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report cdkeys.com as clean.

Is cdkeys.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. cdkeys.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is cdkeys.com hosted?

cdkeys.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.

How often is the cdkeys.com report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 18, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cdkeys.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is cdkeys.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

Established grey-market game-key retailer with 24-year domain history, high independent ratings, but persistent complaints about code validity and refunds.

Top reasons

Grey-market sourcing model means keys carry risk of revocation by game publishers without warning or refund.Documented complaints on Reddit, Steam forums, and consumer sites about non-working codes and refund difficulties, though many report successful resolution.Keys obtained through unauthorized channels; purchasing carries implicit acceptance of publisher terms-of-service violations.

cdkeys.comScanned 10h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 90·MT 58

Category tags

grey-market retailerdigital goods72% MT confidence

Warning signals (1)

Redirects to another domain

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 24 years old 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

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

24 years old

Registered May 9, 2002

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 72% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

Established grey-market game-key retailer with 24-year domain history, high independent ratings, but persistent complaints about code validity and refunds. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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LIVE RENDER

cdkeys.com

1Screenshot incomplete — site may be slow to render

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

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

Screenshot incomplete — site may be slow to render

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust58/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

CDKeys.com operates as a legitimate UK-based business registered for approximately 24 years, recently rebranded to Loaded.com in 2025. Our antivirus network and browser blocklists show no malicious flags, and the domain has clean hosting reputation. However, the evidence package reveals a split customer experience: independent review aggregators report a 4.8/5 rating with over 220,000 reviews and many long-term satisfied customers, yet Reddit, Steam forums, and consumer sites document recurring complaints about non-working keys, revoked codes, and refund difficulties. The core issue is not fraud but the grey-market nature of the business — keys are sourced through unauthorized channels and carry publisher revocation risk. The company appears to operate transparently about this model and resolves many complaints through customer service or store credit, but the inherent uncertainty around key validity and sourcing methods justifies a moderate-risk rating rather than a clean bill of health.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

Visual analysis was inconclusive due to incomplete screenshot capture; the page may be a JavaScript single-page app that requires time to render. The site is a functional e-commerce platform selling discounted digital game keys for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and other platforms.

Infrastructure

Domain hosted on IP 104.18.4.40 with zero abuse reports and a clean abuse score. SSL certificate is valid (Google Trust Services issuer) with 74 days to expiry. No malware, phishing, or suspicious flags from our antivirus network or browser blocklists.

Domain History

Registered approximately 8,806 days ago (~24 years), placing it among the oldest active game-key retailers. Recently rebranded to Loaded.com (loaded.com) in September 2025; the operator states only the brand name changed, with operations and customer service continuing unchanged. UK-based business with active Companies House registration and trading history since 2013.

Web Reputation

Mixed but substantive: independent review aggregators report approximately 4.8/5 rating with over 220,000 reviews on the successor brand (Loaded.com), with many users reporting years of successful purchases and responsive customer support. However, scam-report databases and gaming forums document isolated but recurring complaints about invalid codes, revoked keys, refund delays, and poor resolution in some cases. The business is widely recognized as a legitimate but unauthorized reseller operating in the grey market; keys are typically valid but sourced through channels not authorized by publishers, creating inherent revocation risk.

Risk Factors

Grey-market sourcing model means keys carry risk of revocation by game publishers without warning or refund.
Documented complaints on Reddit, Steam forums, and consumer sites about non-working codes and refund difficulties, though many report successful resolution.
Keys obtained through unauthorized channels; purchasing carries implicit acceptance of publisher terms-of-service violations.
Visual analysis inconclusive; page rendering issues prevented full screenshot capture.
Rebranding to Loaded.com in 2025 may cause confusion; old domain still active but redirects to new brand.

Positive Signals

Domain registered 24 years ago with continuous trading history since 2013; not a new or ephemeral operation.
UK-based business with active Companies House registration and transparent public trading history.
Independent review aggregators report 4.8/5 rating with over 220,000 reviews on successor brand (Loaded.com).
Zero malware, phishing, or suspicious flags from our antivirus network and browser blocklists.
Hosting IP has zero abuse reports and clean reputation; SSL certificate valid and properly issued.

AI Recommendation

CDKeys.com is a legitimate but grey-market retailer; keys are typically valid but sourced through unauthorized channels and may be revoked by publishers. Only purchase if you accept this risk and understand that support may be limited for revoked keys. Check independent reviews for the specific game title before buying, and use the store's dispute/refund process if a key fails.

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

Domain age

24 yrs

Registered May 2002

Business registration

Active · UK

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

4 scam reports · 4 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

cdkeys.com is a long-established (domain registered ~24 years ago) grey-market seller of digital game keys for Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, etc., offering significant discounts.
Rebranded to Loaded / loaded.com in September 2025; the company states only the name changed, with operations, delivery, and customer service remaining the same.
Loaded.com (successor) has a high Trustpilot rating of approximately 4.8/5 from over 220,000 reviews, with many users reporting years of successful purchases and good support.
Widely discussed on Reddit, Steam forums, and gaming sites as a reputable but unofficial/unauthorized reseller; keys are typically valid but carry risk of revocation by publishers due to sourcing methods.
Isolated complaints exist about non-working/revoked keys, refund difficulties, or invalid codes, though many users report positive resolution via customer service or store credit.
Not a scam site or typosquat; recognized as a legitimate business by multiple review outlets (e.g. The Sun in 2024), though grey-market nature means it is not an authorized distributor.
Business appears UK-based with public trading history since 2013; no major fraud reports or regulatory actions found.

Scam reports (4)

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

Reddit (r/pcgaming)open
"its a scam , i tried buying from it and they never refunded my money nor did they gave me my code."
HelloPeteropen
"Cdkeys.com SCAMMED ME!!! ... when i wanted to redeem my code from Bethesda Launcher it said ..."
Steam Communityopen
"Legit? Not really. It's illegal and they obtain their keys through questionable means."
GameFAQsopen
"They're a gray market / unauthorized seller ... Could their keys be from stolen credit cards? Yes."

Positive reviews (4)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

The Sunopen
"CDKeys.com is a legitimate website. As of August 2, 2024, they have a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot and many good reviews."
Facebook Groupopen
"They are legit. Never had a problem. And the one time they gave me a wrong code they made it right and gave me a FREE game of my choice."
Trustpilot (loaded.com)open
"I have used Loaded (previously cdkeys) for many years now and the service has always been superb. Orders are delivered quickly and as advertised."
Loaded.comopen
"Buying keys (or CD Keys) is legit ! At Loaded, we've been connecting gamers with affordable digital game keys since 2013."

Business registration

Status: active · UK

Rebranded to Loaded (loaded.com) in 2025; operates as UK-based company (references to Loaded Ltd / similar entities in Companies House searches). Domain active for ~24 years with long trading history since ~2013.

Research summary

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

Our research found a well-documented but mixed reputation. Reddit users and Steam forum participants report complaints about invalid codes and refund delays, while consumer-review sites and news outlets (including The Sun in 2024) confirm the business is legitimate and UK-registered. Independent review aggregators show a 4.8/5 rating with over 220,000 reviews on the successor brand (Loaded.com), with many users reporting years of successful purchases and good customer service. The core issue is not fraud but the grey-market nature of the operation: keys are sourced through unauthorized channels and carry inherent revocation risk from publishers. The company appears transparent about this model and resolves many complaints, but the sourcing method and isolated reports of non-working codes justify caution.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious61Harmless92Engines

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.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age24 years old

RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC

RegisteredMay 9, 2002

ExpiresMay 9, 2027

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1

ExpiresSep 1, 2026 (74d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

PopularityNot in popularity top list

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Yes

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://cdkeys.com/
2301https://www.cdkeys.com/cross-domain
3403https://www.loaded.com/?utm_source=cdkeys&utm_medium=directcross-domain

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPCloudflare, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

Treat cdkeys.com 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

Not listedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

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 cdkeys.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.
cdkeys.com 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. cdkeys.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 74 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
cdkeys.com is 24.1 years old, registered on 5/9/2002 through GoDaddy.com, 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 cdkeys.com as clean.
No. cdkeys.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
cdkeys.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.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 18, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around cdkeys.com 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·cdkeys.com

SUSPICIOUS

CDKeys.com is a long-established grey-market seller of digital game keys with a mixed reputation: high ratings on independent review sites but documented complaints about invalid codes and refund issues. The business is legitimate and UK-registered, though keys carry inherent revocation risk.

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