Check if a website is safe or a scam
Click and Connect
19 steps
48 seconds
Getsafeonline
Open the Website Checker Page
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Click on the link to see if a website if safe or not.
For more help choose copy or paste from the contents list.
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Click here to enter the weblink you want to check.
Safe, Not Safe, Not Sure
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Sometimes the checker will not know if a website is safe and you will need to check another way. The website could be safe or not safe.
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Sometimes the webchecker will say that a website is not safe. Do not open these websites. If you have already opened a webpage close it. \ \ If you have downloaded anything, given any details about yourself or you are worried and unsure then contact Deaf Action. \ \ If you've given any banking details then contact your bank.
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The website is likely safe and you can use it. Stay aware of scams in case the checker missed some information.
Copy Using Keyboard Shortcuts
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Find the website you want to check and copy and paste it onto the safety checker.
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Highlight then text and then press [[Ctrl]] + [[C]]
Paste Using Keyboard Shortcuts
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Click on the textbox.
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Press [[Ctrl]] + [[V]]
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Click on the arrow.
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See if the website is listed as safe or not!
Copy Using Mouse/Trackpad
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Highlight the weblink and right click on your mouse/trackpad.
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Click "Copy Ctrl+C"
Paste Using Keyboard/Trackpad
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Click on the website checker tab.
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Click on the textbox.
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Right click on the textbox.
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Click "Paste Ctrl+V"
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Click the arrow.
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See if the website is listed as safe or not!
