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How do the examples in the article cause any problem. You only get sent a code when you request it. And you type it into a website that you are familiar with.


What about the FedEx one? I cannot count the number of times I’ve seen companies or even government offices using complicated and scammy-like URL names.

It’s difficult to know if URLs are legit or not. HTTPS used to be a good enough indication of legit URLs, but not anymore.

You could also think on googling the company. But those ads that look like real search results are well known to include scam websites!

I’m a developer and I find it difficult to distinguish some URLs. Now imagine how difficult it can be for grandpa or really any person out there that doesn’t know about these kind of scams.


Not everyone is that smart.




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