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Question: How to identify scam websites?

Answer: "Emotional language: Does the website speak in a way that may heighten your emotions? Proceed with caution if you feel an elevated level of urgency, optimism, or fear.
Poor design quality: It may sound a little obvious but look closely at how a site is designed. Does it have the type of design skill and visual quality you would expect from a legitimate website? Low-resolution images and odd layouts can be a warning sign of a scam.
Odd grammar: Look for things like spelling mistakes, broken or stilted English, or really obvious grammar errors, such as the incorrect use of plural and singular words.
Absence of identifying web pages: Additionally, a proper business website should have basic pages, such as a ""Contact Us"" page and an ""About Us"" page. If you're uncertain, give the business a call. If the number is a mobile phone or the call isn't answered, be on guard. If a business seems to want to avoid verbal contact, there's probably a reason."

(Source: , 20 Jun 2022)

Source Link: https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/scam-websites