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Comment: update contact info faq, so that users know that malicious websites may have contact info listed too

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titleIs there contact info listed for the company who owns the website?

Check the website itself before conducting business with the website. Usually, at bottom of a website, there is an option called "Contact Us." If you do not trust a website, contact the company using the contact information listed. If you do not receive a response (or you notice the phone number is out of service), the site may not be legitimate.

Please know that malicious websites may have contact info as well.  So don't assume a website is good simply because it has this info listed on its website.


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titleDoes the content of the website look appropriate?

Legitimate businesses try to keep their websites professional in appearance and behavior. Check the website for things such as spelling errors, major grammatical errors, or readability ("Does the text make sense?"). Sites with these sorts of errors may not be legitimate. Trust your instincts. If the page does not look right, it may not be.

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