Guide
How to verify suspicious links
Inspect a URL safely without loading it in your real browser.
Check a URLDon't click — copy
Right-click and copy the link target instead of opening it. Inspect the destination first.
Expand shorteners
A shortener hides where you actually go. Tools that follow redirects safely on a server are the right way to peek behind a short link.
Verify the host
Run a reputation, DNS, and SSL check against the host. A real brand has consistent infrastructure.
Trust the verdict
If signals disagree with how the link was presented, treat it as untrusted. A genuine site is easy to find through a search engine.