Journal Entry 6

Fake websites often try to mimic legitimate ones to steal personal info, so it’s important to stay alert. For example, a fake PayPal site (Fake: paypa1.com → Real: www.paypal.com) uses a “1” instead of an “l,” lacks a security certificate, and has bad grammar (MemcycoLinks to an external site.). A similar issue happens with a fake Apple support site (Fake: support-apple.com → Real: support.apple.com), which adds a hyphen and might ask for unnecessary personal details (AuraLinks to an external site.). Another example is a fake Netflix login page (Fake: netfliix.com → Real: netflix.com), where an extra “i” is added, and the site might not have HTTPS encryption (DigiCertLinks to an external site.). Be careful for misspelled URLs, missing security indicators, and low-quality design. To avoid scams, always check for HTTPS and use tools like Get Safe Online’s Website CheckerLinks to an external site. before entering sensitive info.