A common phishing tactic is providing a link that “spoofs” or imitates a legitimate company’s web page. For example, a cybercriminal may claim to be from Google and ask you to enter information on a particular form. This form will look virtually identical to the real thing, but it could be a place to share sensitive information with the criminal. If you’re unsure, type Google.com (or another domain) directly into your address bar to ensure you’re on the official website.
Visit our phishing webpage for examples of how similar-looking web page URLs can look.