Reposted from Charles Schwab

Scams are growing in number and in sophistication. One way involves using spoofed websites – clever imitations designed to resemble legitimate businesses, including financial institutions. To spoof a website, bad actors purchase "sponsored links” to fake sites which appear at the top of search results. Their goal is to boost their site’s visibility and lure unsuspecting users into clicking on them. These deceptive sites can pose serious risks by exposing consumers to potential malware, identity theft, and financial loss.

Not to worry! We’re here to arm you with knowledge so you can recognize spoofed websites and steer clear of them.