🌐 The internet is full of lookalike sites designed to trick you — from fake banking logins to shopping scams. And unfortunately, these scams are getting more convincing every day.
Here are some red flags to watch for when browsing:
❌ Strange web addresses (URLs) — e.g. mybannk-login.com instead of your real bank.
❌ Your Browser does not display the Padlock 🔒 symbol for the website.
❌ Poor design or spelling mistakes — scammers often rush their sites and have spelling and grammar mistakes.
❌ Pop-ups asking for details — legitimate sites don’t demand sensitive info this way.
✅ Safer browsing habits:
Always check the web address before entering passwords or payment details.
Look for the 🔒 HTTPS padlock in the browser bar.
Type important addresses (like your bank) directly, instead of clicking links in emails. i.e. nab.com.au or CommBank.com.au
Use a modern browser with phishing protection enabled. At SwiftServe IT, we use and recommend TrendMicro Security Suite Ultimate for its WebGuard, PayGuard ScamCheck, FraudBuster, TrendVPN and a host of other tools to protect you online.
💡 Think of it like your front door: would you hand over your house keys to someone whose ID badge looks a little “off”? The same caution applies online.
At SwiftServe IT, we help home users and businesses set up browsers, security tools, and safe habits that make scams much harder to fall for.
👉 Stay alert online — a few quick checks can save you a lot of trouble.
