🌐 Free Extra Layer of Protection

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DNS to Block Scam Sites

Add a free filter that stops your devices from ever reaching known scam and malware sites.

What is DNS, in plain English?

DNS (Domain Name System) is the internet's phone book — it turns website names into numbers your computer can dial. A good DNS service filters out scam sites, so your browser won't load dangerous sites.

⭐ WE RECOMMEND THIS ONE
NextDNS
Best for fraud protection — free (account required)
  • It just works — users describe it as rock-solid and reliable, rarely if ever going down
  • Blocks malware, ads & trackers — not just scam sites, but the junk that clutters and slows your browsing
  • Protects your whole family — one setup covers every device: computers, phones, and tablets, on WiFi or mobile data
  • Set it and forget it — stable and low-maintenance, no constant updating needed
  • See what it caught — a simple activity log shows exactly what was blocked (and helps us during an investigation)
  • Free for normal home use — the free plan covers everyday browsing; plenty to try it and see the difference
Sign Up NextDNS →
Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)
Best for simplicity & speed — free, no account
  • Nothing to sign up for — just point your device at 1.1.1.1 and you're done; no account, no dashboard, no password
  • One of the fastest anywhere — a huge global network means pages load quickly, wherever you are
  • Rock-solid and trusted — runs a big share of the internet; people describe it as unbelievably reliable
  • Blocks malware too — the 1.1.1.2 version adds baseline protection against dangerous sites, still free
  • Truly free — no trial, no catch; their free service is famous for offering more than it should
Set Up Cloudflare →

🛡 Which should you choose?

For fraud protection, we recommend NextDNS. Its threat lists are more aggressive at catching scam and phishing sites. It does require a quick free account to unlock those features. Cloudflare is an excellent, faster, simpler choice with no account needed at all — ideal if you just want solid baseline protection with the least effort. Either one is a big step up from no DNS filtering at all.

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