Security Review

Is ismartconsulting.ca legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Safe· 78/100

Established Canadian IT consulting business with 11+ years of domain history, active company registration, and clean reputation.

ismartconsulting.caScanned 3d ago
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Trust score
SAFE
Heuristics 69·MT 82
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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
0/92
All engines report clean
Domain Age
11 years old
Registered Feb 26, 2015
MT Intelligence
Safe
Low likelihood · 92% confidence
SAFE

No threats detected

All checks passed. This site appears legitimate — but always stay alert for phishing even on trusted domains.

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust82/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
Our scan found no malware or phishing indicators across our antivirus network and browser blocklists. The domain is 4,122 days old (registered around 2014–2015), which aligns with the company's founding timeline. Business registration data confirms iSmart Consulting Inc. is an active company based in Calgary, Alberta, with a named president (Ian Yin) and verifiable LinkedIn presence. The company holds government-verified LMIA approvals for hiring foreign workers in computer-networking roles, a credential that requires legitimate business status. Web searches across scam-report databases and consumer-review sites returned no complaints, fraud allegations, or negative reports. The hosting IP shows a moderate abuse score (30/100) with 25 reports, but this is typical for shared hosting and does not indicate the domain itself is malicious. The 9-hop redirect chain and cross-domain redirects suggest the site may route traffic to a primary domain (ismartit.ca), which is consistent with a small business maintaining multiple properties.
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Page Content

The domain ismartconsulting.ca is registered to iSmart Consulting Inc., a Calgary-based IT services provider. The company operates a primary website at ismartit.ca offering network support, cloud solutions, website design, and email/web hosting services targeted at small and medium businesses, including law firms.

Infrastructure

SSL certificate is valid (GoDaddy-issued, 61 days to expiry). Hosting IP 15.197.225.128 has a moderate abuse score (30/100) with 25 reports, typical for shared hosting environments. The domain resolves through 9 hops with cross-domain redirects, likely routing to the primary ismartit.ca domain.

Domain History

Domain registered 4,122 days ago (~11.3 years), placing registration around 2014–2015. This timeline aligns with company founding records and public references dating to at least 2012–2015. No evidence of recent re-registration, domain hijacking, or suspicious transfers.

Web Reputation

No scam reports, complaints, or negative reviews found across consumer-review aggregators, Reddit, or general web sources. Company is referenced in Canadian Simmental Association documents as an IT consultant. Government LMIA records confirm the company holds verified approvals for hiring foreign workers in computer-networking roles, a credential requiring legitimate business status and government vetting.

Risk Factors
3
  • Hosting IP has moderate abuse score (30/100) with 25 reports, though typical for shared hosting and not indicative of the domain's legitimacy.
  • Domain not indexed in global traffic rankings, consistent with a small local business with limited web visibility.
  • 9-hop redirect chain with cross-domain routing may confuse users unfamiliar with multi-property business setups.
Positive Signals
5
  • Domain age of 4,122 days (~11 years) demonstrates long-term registration and stability.
  • Active business registration in Canada with named president and verifiable LinkedIn presence.
  • Government-verified LMIA approvals for hiring foreign workers, requiring legitimate business credentials and vetting.
  • Valid SSL certificate issued by GoDaddy, indicating secure communication infrastructure.
  • No scam reports, complaints, or negative reviews found across web searches and consumer-review sites.
AI Recommendation
This site appears to be a legitimate small IT consulting business. It is safe to contact the company for IT services inquiries. Verify contact details independently if placing a large order or sharing sensitive business information.
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 ismartconsulting.ca, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
11 yrs
Registered Feb 2015
Business registration
Active · Canada
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
No scam reports found
No complaints, no negative coverage turned up in our sweep.
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain ismartconsulting.ca is 4122 days old (~11.3 years), registered around 2014-2015.
  • Company: iSmart Consulting Inc., Calgary, AB. President Ian Yin (LinkedIn profile active, multiple references).
  • Operates website ismartit.ca offering IT services: network support, cloud solutions, website design, email/web hosting, targeted at businesses including law firms.
  • Holds verified LMIA approvals for foreign worker hiring (2 positions noted on visatalents.ca, roles in computer networking). Listed in Canadian government positive LMIA data.
  • No scam reports, fraud complaints, negative reviews, or malware associations found across searches including Reddit, Trustpilot, ScamAdviser equivalents.
  • Company referenced in Canadian Simmental Association AGM documents (2016-2018) as IT consultant/supporter.
  • Contact: info@ismartconsulting.ca, phone (587) 997-5666. No consumer complaints surfaced in targeted searches.
Business registration
Status: active · Canada

iSmart Consulting Inc. based in Calgary, Alberta (address: #202, 5240 – 1A Street SE, T2H 1J1). Operates as iSmart IT (ismartit.ca). Has LMIA approvals for hiring (e.g. computer network roles). President: Ian Yin. Active since at least ~2012-2015 per public records and LinkedIn.

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

We searched scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, and general web sources for ismartconsulting.ca and found no scam reports, complaints, or fraud allegations. Business registration data confirms iSmart Consulting Inc. is an active company in Calgary, Alberta, with a named president and verifiable public records dating to at least 2012–2015. The company holds government-verified LMIA approvals for hiring foreign workers, a credential that requires legitimate business status and government vetting. No negative reviews or consumer complaints surfaced in targeted searches.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious57Harmless92Engines
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
Age11 years old
RegistrarGo Daddy Domains Canada, Inc
RegisteredFeb 26, 2015
ExpiresFeb 26, 2031
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoDaddy.com, Inc. · Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2
ExpiresAug 12, 2026 (61d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingAmazon Technologies Inc.
Server locationUS

Redirect Chain

Hops
9
Cross-domain
Yes
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://ismartconsulting.ca/
  • 2301https://ismartit.com/cross-domain
  • 3301https://ismartconsulting.ca/
  • 4301https://ismartit.com/cross-domain
  • 5301https://ismartconsulting.ca/
  • 6301https://ismartit.com/cross-domain
  • 7301https://ismartconsulting.ca/
  • 8301https://ismartit.com/cross-domain
  • 9301https://ismartconsulting.ca/
  • 10301https://ismartit.com/cross-domain

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score30%
Reports on file25
ISPAmazon Technologies Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Still, stay alert

No major threat indicators — but a clean scan does not guarantee every page is safe, and phishing emails routinely spoof real domains.

  • Double-check the exact URL in your address bar

    Confirm you are actually on ismartconsulting.ca and not a lookalike like i-smartconsulting.ca.com or an IDN homoglyph.

  • Use a password manager

    Password managers only auto-fill on the exact domain they were saved for — they refuse to fill lookalike domains, which is the single best phishing defence.

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Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
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AbuseIPDB
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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 found no threat indicators on ismartconsulting.ca. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.
  • ismartconsulting.ca passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 78/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.
  • Yes. ismartconsulting.ca presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GoDaddy.com, Inc. · Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2, expiring in 61 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • ismartconsulting.ca is 11.3 years old, registered on 2/26/2015 through Go Daddy Domains Canada, Inc. 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 ismartconsulting.ca as clean.
  • No. ismartconsulting.ca is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • ismartconsulting.ca resolves to an IP operated by Amazon Technologies 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 11, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around ismartconsulting.ca have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

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Trust / 100
Final Verdict·ismartconsulting.ca
SAFE

iSmart Consulting is a legitimate Calgary-based IT services firm operating since ~2012–2015, with verified business registration, LMIA approvals for hiring, and no scam reports or complaints found.

This site appears to be a legitimate small IT consulting business. It is safe to contact the company for IT services inquiries. Verify contact details independently if placing a large order or sharing sensitive business information.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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