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Calm, practical reads for when something online does not feel quite right. No jargon, just clear steps you can use today.
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How to check if a website is legit
How to read the web address, spot a fake shop, check HTTPS and domain age, and run a site through SniffTest before you pay or log in.
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SniffTest vs ScamAdviser vs URLVoid: which free scam checker should you use?
A plain-English comparison of three free URL safety checkers - what each one checks, how they differ, and which to reach for first.
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How to tell if a link is safe before you click it
Before you tap a suspicious link, how to read the web address, spot fakes, use a checker, or go straight to the real site. Plain steps, no jargon.
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What is phishing? How scam messages work and how to spot them
Phishing is the most common form of online fraud. Here is what it is, how the different types work, and the signals that give a phishing attempt away.
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SniffTest is another new website. Why should you trust us?
We are not after your wallet or your logins. Here is what we do instead, and how we keep a URL check as boringly safe as we can make it.
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Quishing: the QR code scam you need to know about
Quishing is phishing via QR code - and it is getting more common. Here is how it works, where to watch for it, and how to check a QR code before you scan.