Independent website safety check

Is wordpress.com a scam?

Ask Silver checked wordpress.com for scam and trust signals. Review the latest verdict, the evidence found and the steps you can take to protect yourself before paying or sharing personal information.

This looks suspicious

The sender is addressing you as "there" rather than using your name

A trustworthy organisation would usually have more info about you.

The sender email doesn’t match WordPress[.]com.

The email is from wp[.]users@m[.]mycousinscoven[.]com, which isn’t linked to WordPress.

The sender name uses strange-looking characters.

Some letters in Wоrdрrеѕѕ.соm are altered to mimic the real WordPress name.

What reviewers are saying about wordpress.com

Trustpilot rating
3.8

out of 5

Based on 4191 reviews

Reviewers often praise the smooth setup, reliable performance and patient support team. Some say the platform can feel too complicated for beginners, and a few report technical glitches or downtime.

What should you do?

Avoid making a payment or sharing personal details. If you already used the site, contact your bank, change any reused passwords, and keep screenshots of messages or receipts.

About this website safety check

This result is based on information available when we checked. Websites can change, so use this as guidance rather than a guarantee.

This check is generated automatically and may be reviewed or corrected by Ask Silver administrators.


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