Articles tagged “Phishing”
Practical guides to spotting fake shops, phishing links and investment fraud — written by the team behind the free scam checker.
Phishing links: what to check before you click
paypal-secure-login.com is not PayPal. How look-alike domains work and how to read a link correctly.
1 min read #PhishingLook-alike domains and typosquatting explained
paypa1.com, arnazon-support.com, brand.com.account-check.info: how look-alike website addresses and typosquatting work, the six most common tricks and how to read an address so you can't be fooled.
6 min read #PhishingParcel delivery scam texts: how to spot fake DHL, DPD, UPS, Royal Mail and USPS messages
"Your parcel could not be delivered, pay 1.99 to reschedule." How fake delivery texts work, how to tell them from real ones, where to forward them and what to do if you already entered your card details.
5 min read #PhishingPhishing websites: how to spot a fake login page
Fake login pages for banks, PayPal, Microsoft or Netflix can look perfect. What gives them away is the address. How to read it, other warning signs, safe habits and what to do if you already logged in.
5 min read #PhishingNot sure about a website?
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