| Red Flag | Safe Indicator | | :--- | :--- | | The URL bar shows http:// (not https:// ) | The proxy forces HTTPS to protect your data to the proxy itself | | Pop-up ads appear on every proxied page | The site is clean, fast, and has no ads (suggests self-hosted, not a free-for-all) | | You see "Powered by php-proxy" on banking sites | The proxy likely strips sensitive forms; do not enter passwords | | The proxy owner asks for donations before unblocking sites | Commercial proxies are often more professional but still log data |
### **Usage**
