
A major tool in the back pocket of many scammers is their ability to create a website that appears to be the official site of whatever business they are impersonating.
Many people across the country have fallen victim to this phony website scam, and the Better Business Bureau has given some tips on how you can avoid becoming the next victim.
First, look closely at the domain name.
Many fake websites will have a URL that is very close to the real one but isn’t quite the same.
One good standard practice is, especially if you receive an email that appears to be from a company, do not click the link unless you signed up to receive updates from that company.
Links in unsolicited emails often lead to phony websites or can infect your computer with a virus.
The easiest way to ensure you are on a legitimate website is by simply Googling the company.
Their real website will always be the first one.