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How to spot a fake website


How to spot a fake website

If an online offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. To help spot a fake site:

  • sense check the domain name

  • are the prices too good to be true?

  • never pay by bank transfer – legitimate sites will accept payment via usual methods, such as bank card and PayPal

  • read the terms and conditions, and policies, to check they're clear and fair


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    Message Sent By
    Rachel Knight
    (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Stoke South)

    Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials