Cybersecurity concerns are on the rise as scammers exploit common typographical errors to lure unsuspecting internet users onto malicious websites. These sites can install malware on your devices without any action on your part.
Jordan Kelly, a cybersecurity expert, warned that even small mistakes like typing “G-M-A-I” instead of “Gmail” can lead to hazardous sites. He explained that scammers often guess the most common misspellings of major websites such as Google, YouTube, or Netflix.
“If you think you may have provided information, including personal information or financial information, to a website that you didn’t intend to, you should report this to your bank,” Kelly said. “You might want to report it to the FBI, IC3.gov and you should be sure that you take a second to take a look at these websites, to be sure you’re clicking on and giving access to the actual vendors that you want to operate with on the end.”
Kelly also highlighted the importance of using bookmarks for important sites, double-checking URLs before hitting enter, using strong antivirus software, and considering a data removal service.
“I want to tell you things will get better in 2026, but the scammers are too successful at what they do…that means you can lose money and your identity,” said Kelly. “Be careful.”
Stay vigilant to avoid losing money or your identity to these scams.
