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People are scammed out of their hard-earned money daily through fraudulent schemes and malicious attacks. 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Be on the lookout for:\nTypos and grammatical errors: many scammers are not native English speakers. As a result, their websites often contain typos and grammatical errors."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Unprofessional design:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" scam websites are often hastily put together, with little attention paid to design or branding."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Fake testimonials:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" be wary of any website that features fake testimonials from supposed customers. These can easily be made up or purchased from freelance sites."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Inconsistent information:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" inconsistent information is another common sign of a scam website. For example, the “About Us†page may say the company is based in one country, while the “Contact Us†page lists a different country."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Asking for personal information:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" a legitimate website should never ask you for personal data like your Social Security number or bank account information. If a website asks for this type of information, it's likely a scam."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Promises of easy money:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" any website that promises to make you rich quick is almost certainly a scam. There's no such thing as easy money, and any website that tells you otherwise is not to be trusted."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"h3","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Run a free security scan in a few clicks"}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/guardio-protection-for-ch/gjfpmkejnolcfklaaddjnckanhhgegla"},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Guardio"}]},{"type":"text","value":" is a Chrome extension"}]},{"type":"text","value":" that monitors suspicious activity and blocks hackers from stealing your data."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"call-to-action","properties":{"id":"ad_install","action":"install","href":"https://guard.io/lp","btn_label":"start free scan","title":"Clean up your browser and prevent future scams"},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"\nProtect yourself from money scams & other online threats, begin with a free scan.\n"}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Unusual domain names:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" scammers will often register domain names similar to legitimate websites. For example, they may use a .com instead of a .org or misspell a well-known website name. Be sure to check the domain name carefully before entering any personal information."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"If you see any of these red flags on a website, it's best to avoid them. Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to trick people, so it's important to be vigilant and always on the lookout for signs of a scam."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"h2","properties":{"id":"how-to-protect-yourself-from-scam-websites","style":"position:relative;"},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"#how-to-protect-yourself-from-scam-websites","ariaLabel":"how to protect yourself from scam websites permalink","className":["anchor","before"]},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"svg","properties":{"ariaHidden":"true","focusable":"false","height":"16","version":"1.1","viewBox":"0 0 16 16","width":"16"},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"path","properties":{"fillRule":"evenodd","d":"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"},"children":[]}]}]},{"type":"text","value":"How to protect yourself from Scam Websites"}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"There are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself from scam websites:\nInstall an antivirus program and keep it up to date: an antivirus program can help detect and block malicious websites. Keep your antivirus software up to date for the best protection."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Don't click on links in email messages:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" many scams start with email messages that contain links to fraudulent websites. Please don't click on these links, as they may download malware onto your computer."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Be cautious of pop-ups:"}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://guard.io/blog/ads-vs-popups-vs-notification-abuse"},"children":[{"type":"text","value":" pop-up windows"}]},{"type":"text","value":" can be used to install malware or redirect you to a scam website. Avoid clicking on pop-ups, and close them immediately if they do appear."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Only enter personal information on secure websites:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" when entering personal information online, do it only on secure websites. Look for the https:// at the beginning of the URL, as this indicates a website is using encryption to protect your data."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Keep your software up to date:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" outdated software can contain security vulnerabilities that scammers can exploit. 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