Journal Prompt:

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

Response:

Fake Websites:

1. http://www.amazon-prime.com/

2. http://www.faceboook.com/

3. http://www.apple-support.info/

Real Websites:

1. https://www.amazon.com/

2. https://www.facebook.com/

3. https://www.apple.com/

The fake sites are simple to spot because they mimic the real websites by using typos or minor URL differences. For instance, the URL of the first fraudulent website, “amazon-prime.com,” contains a hyphen that is absent from the official Amazon website. A second counterfeit website called “faceboook.com” contains an extra “o” in the URL, which is absent from the legitimate Facebook website. A hyphen and the “.info” domain are features of the third false website, “apple-support.info,” which are absent from the official Apple website. To deceive users into disclosing their personal information or login passwords, these counterfeit sites are made. Real websites, on the other hand, have authentic URLs, secure connections, and reliable icons that guarantee the privacy and security of the user’s data.