The Internet, for the most part, is a fantastic resource that's full of useful information and entertainment. Never before have we had access to such a wealth of data and media and it's incredible to think that all of that sits in our pocket throughout the day.
But making the most of the web means also understanding that it's not perfect, and while it certainly is an amazing tool, not every website is going to be a treasure trove of great information. In fact it's even fair to go as far as to say that there's a whole lot of rubbish across the net and some of it can even be dangerous if you end up falling for a scam and spending lots of money on a useless e-book/sending a stranger your PayPal details. Here we will look at how to spot a spam online whether it's on a website or in your Email. Read on to make sure the bad guys don't get to win.
One of the surest signs that what you're looking at isn't high quality
is bad spelling. Sure, even the most professional website will
occasionally let a typo slip through the net, but if the entire site is
badly spelled and edited, then you're probably looking at something that
isn't quite kosher. Why is that? Well a) a legitimate company
would have someone edit their content to ensure this didn't happen, and
b) a lot of hackers are foreign and speak English as a second language.
They Ask for Your Details
If ever you get an e-mail asking you to send your details - even if it's
from PayPal - then ignore it. The same goes for e-mails that ask you to
click a link to sign in to the site. Most companies like PayPal
that deal with sensitive information operate on the policy that they'll
never ask for your details - so if they are, then it probably isn't
them…
It Sounds too Good to be True
Tempted to buy that $100 e-book that promises to build you 10KG of
muscle? Or by that e-mail that's offering to transfer millions of
dollars into your bank account? Well we all would be, except things like
that just don't tend to happen in the real world. In general this is a
good rule to live by: if something seems too good to be true, then apply
some cynicism…
It's Covered in Popups
Someone who's willing to break the law in order to get you to spend
money with them is unlikely to care particularly whether their site
looks nice or not. They're probably willing to do pretty much anything
in fact to earn some money, and so chances are that their site will be
covered in ads. Pay attention to the quality and quantity of those ads
and ask yourself if that's the sort of thing a reputable company would
do…
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