Free fake link finder. See how scammers copy any website.
Type a website, like your bank’s, to see six fakes of it.
Type a website, like paypal.com.
Made up examples. Not real links.
How to spot a fake link
- Find the real address. It’s the part just before the first single slash. In paypal.com.
account-check.net that’s account-check.net, not PayPal./login - Read it slowly. One swapped letter, an extra word or a new ending makes it a different website.
- Can’t see where it goes? Don’t tap. Short links and blue words can hide anything.
- Go the safe way. Open the app, or type the address you know.
Questions
Are these real scam links?
No. We make them up on your device, as plain text. None of them is a link, and nothing you type is sent anywhere.
What is a lookalike link?
A web address made to look like a real one, like paypa1.com or paypal-secure.com. Scammers put them in texts and emails to send you to a fake website.
Can a fake website have a padlock?
Yes. Scam sites get the padlock and https for free. It only means the connection is private, not that the site is real.
How do I check a link I’ve been sent?
Paste it into our free link checker. It shows where the link really goes, and any tricks hiding in it.
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