![]() There are some barriers in place to prevent near-identical domains from being created, but scammers are clever enough to find workarounds. ![]() Registering a domain name requires little effort and has little oversight. But even crudely constructed scams can cost unaware visitors dearly.Īfter the scammer has gained your trust, they will try to steal your personal information, like usernames and passwords, or they will download malicious software onto your computer. Some of these web spoofers are so sophisticated they can accurately mimic the user interface of a legitimate website. This starts with registering a domain name that is nearly identical to the intended landing page. ![]() ![]() Website spoofing, also known as domain spoofing, occurs when a scammer creates a fraudulent website for the sake of stealing from its visitors. Have you ever visited the website of a well-established brand but something about it didn’t seem right? Maybe the user interface seemed outdated, or the grammar was incorrect? That may not have been the brand’s website at all. You may have been visiting a spoofed website.
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