How can I tell if a link is safe to tap?
You will learn how to check a link before you tap it.
A link can take you to a fake website. So it is smart to look first.
You do not have to tap right away. You can slow down and check.
On a computer, rest your mouse over the link. The real address will show.
If the address looks odd or misspelled, do not tap. Trust your gut.
Try this
- Do not tap the link right away.
- On a computer, hover your mouse over it to see the web address.
- On a phone, press and hold the link to preview it.
- Look for odd spelling or strange words in the address.
- If it feels wrong, close it and visit the real site yourself.
A message you can copy
Is this web link safe to visit? Here it is: [paste the link]. Please tell me in simple words what to look out for.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
Real web addresses are spelled correctly. Look for tiny changes like an extra letter.