Is os-fotobox.de a scam?

Our automated security review flags os-fotobox.de as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.

Is os-fotobox.de safe to use?

No — os-fotobox.de scored 1/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.

Does os-fotobox.de have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. os-fotobox.de presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 35 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has os-fotobox.de been flagged by antivirus engines?

2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged os-fotobox.de as malicious or suspicious (2 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is os-fotobox.de on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. os-fotobox.de is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is os-fotobox.de hosted?

os-fotobox.de resolves to an IP operated by Google LLC in NL (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 os-fotobox.de report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around os-fotobox.de have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is os-fotobox.de legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Dangerous· 1/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A legitimate German photo booth rental service with verified business registration and a transparent legal disclosure for the Osnabrück area.

Top reasons

Two antivirus engines (ADMINUSLabs and Fortinet) flagged the site, though no malicious behavior was observed in our sandbox.A placeholder phone number (+001 234 56 78) remains in the page footer from a template.

os-fotobox.deScanned 1h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

DANGEROUS

Heuristics 10·MT 82

Category tags

business & consumer services90% MT confidence

Technical red flags (1)

2 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

2/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Low likelihood · 90% confidence

DANGEROUS

Critical risk detected

2 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page. Multiple independent checks — antivirus engines, browser safety blocklists, and threat databases — flagged this site. Don't enter personal information, deposit money, or download files.

Website Preview

LIVE RENDER

os-fotobox.de

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

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust82/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

Our analysis confirms this is a genuine service provider for event rentals. The site includes a full 'Impressum' as required by German law, listing a verifiable owner and tax identification number. While two antivirus engines flagged the domain, these appear to be false positives as the site lacks any malicious scripts or phishing patterns. The business is also listed in several reputable German business directories. We found no history of scam reports or consumer complaints associated with the operator.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The website functions as a professional storefront for 'OS-Fotobox,' offering rental packages for weddings and corporate events. It features transparent pricing starting at €249 and provides a direct WhatsApp contact link. A minor placeholder phone number was found in one section, but the official contact details in the legal notice are consistent and valid.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a stable IP address with no history of abuse reports. It uses a valid SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt to secure data transmission. The page loads resources from trusted third parties like Google Fonts and Facebook, typical for a modern business site.

Domain History

The domain is established and specifically targets the German market. It is linked to other regional rental sites under the same ownership, such as owl-fotobox.de, indicating an organized and legitimate business network rather than a one-off scam page.

Web Reputation

Our research confirms the business is registered as a sole proprietorship under Dominik Tober. It has been a member of the FairCommerce consumer protection initiative since 2017. The lack of negative reviews on independent platforms further supports its status as a reliable local operator.

Risk Factors

Two antivirus engines (ADMINUSLabs and Fortinet) flagged the site, though no malicious behavior was observed in our sandbox.
A placeholder phone number (+001 234 56 78) remains in the page footer from a template.

Positive Signals

Verified business registration and VAT ID (DE304834193) provided in the legal notice.
Member of the FairCommerce initiative for transparent online trading since 2017.
Listed in multiple reputable German business directories like Creditreform and listando.de.
No history of scam reports or complaints across major consumer platforms.
Clear, transparent pricing and local contact information provided.

AI Recommendation

This site is safe to use. You can proceed with booking or contacting the owner for your event without security concerns.

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

Business registration

Active · Germany

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 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain os-fotobox.de is the website of OS-Fotobox, a photo booth (Fotobox) rental service targeting Osnabrück, Bissendorf, Belm, Georgsmarienenhütte and surrounding areas in Germany.
Owner: Dominik Tober, An Liffersmühle 17, 47877 Willich (NRW). Phone: +49 157 71 79 71 72. Email: info@os-fotobox.de. Full German Impressum (§5 TMG) present and compliant.
Business listed in directories (e.g. listando.de, Creditreform, meinestadt.de) as Dominik Tober Verleih von Fotoboxen. Also linked to related sites like owl-fotobox.de and fotobox-one.de under same owner.
Services: Rental packages from €249 (digital) with DSLR camera, printer options, props, delivery/setup, 24h emergency service, online gallery, no prepayment. Marketed for weddings, birthdays, corporate events.
Instagram presence (@osfotobox). Member of FairCommerce consumer protection initiative since March 2017.
No customer reviews, ratings, complaints, or scam reports found on Trustpilot, Google, Reddit, or German review platforms. No negative mentions in searches for 'scam', 'betrug', 'beschwerde' or 'erfahrungen'.
Note: Homepage lists a placeholder phone (+001 234 56 78) in one summary but Impressum and directories use the German mobile number.

Business registration

Status: active · Germany

Registered as Dominik Tober Verleih von Fotoboxen (sole proprietorship/Gewerbebetrieb) at An Liffersmühle 17, 47877 Willich. Tax ID (Steuernummer 324/5173/4550), VAT (USt-IdNr. DE304834193). Member of FairCommerce initiative since 22.03.2017. Operates photo booth rentals in Osnabrück region via loca

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 os-fotobox.de and didn't find any scam reports or complaints. The business is officially registered in Germany as 'Dominik Tober Verleih von Fotoboxen' and has been active since at least 2017. It maintains a presence on Instagram and is listed in several professional business directories, which is consistent with a legitimate local service provider.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

2 engines 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.

2Malicious0Suspicious56Harmless92Engines

of 92

ADMINUSLabs

Malicious· malicious

Fortinet

Malicious· malware

2 antivirus engines 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 domaininfo@os-fotobox.de

Phone numbers+49 157 71 79 71 72

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles5

Signal Summary

Contact details look reasonable

No postal address visible on the page.

Contact email on the site's own domain (info@os-fotobox.de).
Phone number listed (+49 157 71 79 71 72).
Links to 6 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · R13

ExpiresJul 28, 2026 (35d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingGoogle LLC

Server locationNL

Web servernginx

Platform / CMSWordPress

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPGoogle LLC

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Avoid this site

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

Do not interact with os-fotobox.de
Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.
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 flags os-fotobox.de as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.
No — os-fotobox.de scored 1/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.
Yes. os-fotobox.de presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 35 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged os-fotobox.de as malicious or suspicious (2 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. os-fotobox.de is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
os-fotobox.de resolves to an IP operated by Google LLC in NL (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 June 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around os-fotobox.de 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·os-fotobox.de

DANGEROUS

This is a legitimate local photo booth rental business based in Germany. It provides a verifiable business registration, a compliant legal notice, and clear contact information for its operations in the Osnabrück region. You can safely interact with this site for event rentals.

This site is safe to use. You can proceed with booking or contacting the owner for your event without security concerns.

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