Is Missav.ws Legit or a Scam? Here's What You Need to Know

MissAV became one of the most popular adult websites on the planet—especially in Japan—by offering something rare: uncensored Japanese Adult Videos (JAV). With over 300 million monthly visitors, it didn’t just break records—it broke into the top 60 websites worldwide. But now, things have gotten a little murky. The question floating around the internet is: Is Missav.ws legit, or is it just a polished scam?

Let’s get into it.

Missav.ws vs. MissAV.com: The Plot Thickens

At first glance, both Missav.ws and MissAV.com seem like twin sites offering the same content—uncensored JAV. But if you've tried visiting MissAV.com lately, you might’ve noticed something strange: it's gone. Vanished. Seized.

Why?

Because the original MissAV.com got hit hard with a copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S.

A company called Will Co., which owns legitimate rights to a ton of Japanese adult content, sued MissAV for allegedly hosting over 300 pieces of their content without permission. The result? A U.S. District Court in Washington ordered MissAV’s operators to cough up $4.5 million in damages. The ruling also handed over control of several domains—MissAV.com, ThisAV.com, and a few others—to Will Co.

So MissAV.com? That’s toast.

Enter Missav.ws, which popped up in its place. Is it a new version? A copycat? Or something sketchier?

The Curious Case of "Contact Us"

Want to reach out to Missav.ws? Click "Contact Us" and… boom, you’re redirected to a Telegram page. Not exactly the customer service experience you'd expect from a site with millions of users. This setup doesn’t scream “professional operation.” It’s more of a red flag waving in your face.

Legal Risks for Users

Here’s the thing: while the legal firestorm primarily targeted the platform owners, some regions have strict rules about accessing unauthorized or pirated adult content. Depending on your location, just watching could technically put you in legal gray territory—or worse.

Security Concerns: The Ugly Stuff

Using unauthorized streaming sites is like eating street food from a sketchy cart at 2 a.m.—sometimes you get what you came for, other times you get malware. Here’s what you’re risking:

• Phishing and Malware: These sites often lack basic security protocols, making you vulnerable to spyware, ransomware, and sketchy ads.
• Unreliable Streaming: Buffering, broken links, and spammy popups are pretty common.
• Data Exposure: Sites like this can track your browsing habits and sell that data to who-knows-who. Yikes.
• Popups Galore: Think you're clicking “Play”? Surprise! It’s a download for a “new video player” (spoiler: it’s malware).

Bottom Line: Is Missav.ws a Scam?

There is little to suggest that Missav.ws may be a scam, but that doesn’t mean you throw caution to the wind. Missav.ws does give you access to videos. But that doesn’t mean it’s safe, legal, or trustworthy. It’s operating in a murky, gray area—likely without proper licenses, zero transparency, and tons of potential security risks for users.

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