Website trust report
fressnapf.ch
70/ 100
Overview
The website fressnapf.ch appears generally trustworthy, with published and verified company registration and VAT numbers, essential policies, and strong technical security measures. However, there are some inconsistencies in the company names presented across different pages, and placeholder content was found, which could be warning signals.
What should I do?
Before making a significant purchase, consider independently verifying the specific operating entity for fressnapf.ch. Keep records of your orders and communications, and be aware of the placeholder content, which may indicate an incomplete or less professional presentation.
Why this score
Domain history
12/15
Company identity
20/20
Reputation
9/20
Website consistency
6/15
Offer plausibility
Not scored
Technical & security
12/15
Categories marked not scored never count against a site.
scoring algorithm trust-score-v1.3
Findings
Most serious first. Open a finding for the detail and its source.
Seller names differ across source pagesCompany identity · high confidence
Seller names differ across fetched pages: Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH (https://www.fressnapf.ch/de/impressum/); Fressnapf Schweiz AG (https://www.fressnapf.ch/de/hilfe/); Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH (https://www.fressnapf.ch/de/datenschutz/partner/); Fressnapf (https://www.fressnapf.ch/de/). These are website claims; consistency does not independently establish the operator's identity.
Source: Fetched seller pages
Placeholder content foundWebsite consistency · high confidence
Unfinished placeholder content was found (Versandkostenfrei: Click & Collect-15% auf die erste BestellungFriends Vorteilsprogramm-10% für Newsletter RegistrierungVersandkostenfrei: Click & Collect-15% auf die erste BestellungFriends Vorteilsprogramm-10% für Newsletter Registrierung FilialeNewsletterMein KontoWarenkorbHundKatzeKleintierVogelAquaTerraGarten & TeichGesundheitAngeboteNur bei …
Mixed independent feedbackReputation · low confidence
Independent mentions include some negative experiences (1 of 4 classified mentions). Individual complaints are normal; review them before larger purchases.
Source: Web search
Company identity is inconsistentCompany identity · medium confidence
2 unrelated legal company names appear across the website (Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH, Fressnapf Schweiz AG). Consistent businesses normally use one legal identity, though group structures can explain this.
Company registration number publishedCompany identity · medium confidence
The site publishes a company registration number (HRB 5030).
Telephone contact publishedCompany identity · medium confidence
The site publishes a telephone number.
Company registration verifiedCompany identity · high confidence
The company was found in an official register: Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH. Source: EU VIES VAT validation. This confirms a register entry, not that this website is operated by that company.
Source: EU VIES VAT validation
VAT number verifiedCompany identity · high confidence
The published VAT number was confirmed as registered via EU VIES VAT validation.
Source: VIES
Essential policies presentWebsite consistency · high confidence
The site provides the expected policy pages (terms, privacy, shipping, imprint).
Long-standing domainDomain history · high confidence
This domain has existed for 28 years. Long-lived domains carry substantially more accountability history.
Source: RDAP
Valid HTTPS certificateTechnical & security · high confidence
The site's connection is encrypted with a valid certificate issued by Let's Encrypt.
Modern security headersTechnical & security · high confidence
The site sets security headers (strict-transport-security) that indicate attention to security hygiene.
Email anti-spoofing configuredTechnical & security · medium confidence
The domain publishes SPF/DMARC records, which help prevent email spoofing.
Complete company information publishedCompany identity · medium confidence
The site publishes a legal company name (Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH), a physical address and contact details.
VAT number in valid formatCompany identity · medium confidence
The published VAT number (DE 120591970) matches the expected format for its country. Format validity does not prove registration.
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