Key differences while comparing fake and real sites. The three common fake websites make use of popular platforms such as facebook.com, amazon.com, and paypal.com. These fake sites generally have minor discrepancies in the URL such as faceb00k.com, arnazon.com, and pàypal.com. They may lack security in HTTPS, poor quality design, or a large number of spelling and grammatical errors. Scammers’ sites are noticeably different from real sites. In the case of Facebook, Amazon, and PayPal, they use secure HTTPS connections, professional designs, and error-free content. Scam sites will build urgency to compel users to act fast, while genuine ones keep a measured tone. Such scam websites might have minimal functionality; a few links would be broken or would ask way too much for personal information. Real websites provide full functionality, links work just fine, and all required data they request is strictly necessary.