Facebook Phishing Attemps and how to avoid

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Check the URL: Phishing pages often use a similar URL to the legitimate website, but with small differences. Look for any misspelled words or extra characters in the URL.

Watch URLS

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Phishing pages often mimic the layout and design of a legitimate website to make it look more convincing. However, looking closely, you may notice slight differences in the design or layout.

Check the page layout

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Phishing pages are often poorly written and may contain typos and grammatical errors. If you notice any spelling or grammatical mistakes, it's likely a fake page.

Check for typos and grammatical errors

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If you receive a message or email asking you to click on a link to verify your account or change your password, be cautious. Check the URL of the page before entering any information.

Don't click on suspicious links

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Legitimate websites use encryption to protect your information, and you can usually tell if a page is secure by looking for the padlock icon in the address bar. If the page doesn't have the padlock icon, it's not secure.

Look for the padlock icon