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How to Spot a Fake-Ass Website
Scammers make websites that look similar to the real deal—but there are ways to tell if they're fake.
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A fake website is a scammer’s attempt to seem like a reputable business, when in reality, they don’t actually provide any goods or services: Their “business” is to trick you into thinking they do, and to get you to pay for it. There are different types of fake websites to be aware of: those that try to mimic a reputable website, and those that create their own unique website.
In this video below, Jordan Liles, a reporter for the fact-checking website Snopes, breaks down a fake website trying to imitate the Kay Jewelers’ website. As you can see, scammers are good at mimicking real, reputable websites; unless you have your guard up, it’s easy to click the wrong link, surf the fake website, give your money away, and potentially have your personal information stolen in the process.
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