If you can't inspect the certificate via "I Understand the Risks" then try this: Open the "Add Security Exception" window by pasting this chrome URL in the Firefox location/address bar and check the certificate: *chrome://pippki/content/exceptionDialog.xul In the location field of this window type or paste the URL of the website. *retrieve the certificate via the "Get certificate" button *click the "View..." button to inspect the certificate in the Certificate Viewer You can inspect details like the issuer and the certificate chain in the Details tab of the Certificate Viewer. Check who is the issuer of the certificate. If necessary then you can attach a screenshot that shows the certificate viewer.