Explain one way that you could tell from the URL wether the site is genuine.
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1.Look at the website's connection type. A website that has an "https" tag is usually more secure--and therefore more trustworthy--than a site using the more common "http" designation. This is because "https" sites' security certification is a process most illegitimate sites don't bother with.A site that uses an "https" connection can still be unreliable, so it's best to verify the website using other means as well.Make sure the site's payment page in particular is an "https" page.
2. Check the site's security status in your browser's address bar. For most browsers, a "safe" website will display a green padlock icon to the left of the website's URL.You can click on the padlock icon to verify the details of the website (e.g., the type of encryption used).
2. Check the site's security status in your browser's address bar. For most browsers, a "safe" website will display a green padlock icon to the left of the website's URL.You can click on the padlock icon to verify the details of the website (e.g., the type of encryption used).
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