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Q&A: Spotting a Spoof Site
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QUESTION:
How can I tell if a website is real or spoofed?
ANSWER:
Just because a site looks official, doesn’t mean the information on it is accurate. Some telltale signs of spoof or fake news and product websites include:
- No clear source of information. The absence of an author byline, or scant information in the About Us and Contact Us pages could be indications of a fake site.
- No supporting resources. Links or footnotes are not provided to studies, and reports mentioned as proof or links provided don’t support the article.
- Odd grammatical errors, overuse of exclamations points and lack of proofreading in promotional emails and website pages suggest a lack of professional care, accuracy, and attention to detail.
If you’re not sure about the validity of a news site, check out claims on FactCheck.org, Snopes, the Washington Post and PolitiFact.
If you are unsure about the validity of a product site, check out Consumer Reports or the Better Business Bureau to vet products and companies.
Source: FactCheck.org
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