Friday, 29 March 2024

Double-check short links

On the topic of fake websites, link shorteners are free tools to make website links a lot shorter. These services are legitimate but can be used by scammers to ‘mask’ the actual URL and appear more legitimate.

Looking out for short links is just one of our nine tips to help identify and avoid fake, fraudulent or scam websites.

Beware short links

Source: Which? (26 mar 2024)

Holiday Scams: Protecting Yourself (As Seen on Channel 5)

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