Week 6 Journal Entry

Q: Can you spot three fake websites and compare the three fake websites to three real websites, plus showcase what makes the fake websites fake?

A:

There are three ways to identify an trustworthy and reliable:

1. Websites that are reliable will use secured protocols to encrypt data that is being transmitted between the user and site. If there is a presence of a clear and accessible privacy policy, as well as in terms of service, then it does point to a trustworthy website.
2. The website contains credible sources like research papers, government agencies or academic journals.
3. Social proof like customer reviews, certifications and testimonials.

There are three ways to identify fake websites:

1. There is a lack of customer testimonials.
2. Asking users for too much personal info.
3. Poor design