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Pride Month is meant to honor the LGBT community\u2019s achievements and continuous fight for equal opportunities. However, for scammers<\/a>, it\u2019s just another chance to deceive people and make money. So, while browsing the internet<\/a> to find some trendy pride items or connect with more members of the community, beware of fake websites.<\/a> Check out the article below as we tell you why you should watch out for these fake sites<\/a>, the types of fake websites that target the LGBT community, and how you can avoid getting victimized by these scams.<\/p>\n

Why the LGBT Community Should Watch Out for Fake Websites<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Serious-lady-filling-card-details-553264-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

As it\u2019s easy for scam artists to hide behind their computer screens, they love creating fake sites to trick you into clicking on them<\/a> and sharing the details that they need. These fake sites may contain links that ask you to reveal your personal and financial data in exchange for some crazy giveaways.<\/p>\n

Others include malware to infect your computer or urge you to download malicious software<\/a> to hack your financial and other personal information. All these things boil down to getting your bank account drained<\/a>, so you should watch out for fake sites.<\/a><\/p>\n

Common Fake Sites Targeting LGBT Community<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Programmer-working-from-home-486624-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Whether you\u2019re using dating sites to find your potential partner or shopping online to prepare for Pride Month, you may encounter these types of fake websites that target the LGBT community:<\/p>\n

Fake Security Sites<\/h3>\n

You may meet scammers on online dating apps<\/a> telling you to register to this fake third-party site for security purposes. They will claim that they have been victims of assault, so they\u2019re doing it to ensure it won\u2019t happen again. However, if you click on the link, you will be required to provide your personal and financial information. Ignore these kinds of requests because these are only meant to steal your identity<\/a> and money.<\/p>\n

Fake Retail Sites<\/h3>\n

While you can shop for pride collection online, scammers go the extra mile to copy or create fake retail websites.<\/a> They may use the same logo and copy the designs and layouts. However, if you look closely, you will figure out that the site is fake. You will spot awkward sentence constructions as well as spelling and grammar errors.<\/p>\n

The domain name also looks suspicious. You may observe extra characters and words in the URL, like sales and discounts. If you see that the website hasn\u2019t been there for that long, then it\u2019s most likely fake. Contact information is also limited and shady, so check for these signs before purchasing any product.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Omg-384968-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Fake Charity Sites<\/h3>\n

Scammers\u2019 favorite pastime is playing with your emotions. So, they will make you believe that your money will be put into good use and be donated to a charity that takes care of LGBT assault victims. They will even take the time to copy the websites of real charitable organizations.<\/a> If you want to donate, make sure to contact the charity directly and perform thorough research.<\/p>\n

Phishing Sites<\/h3>\n

Along with sending unsolicited emails that include strange links<\/a>, scammers create fake sites to gain access to your credit card details and other personal information. Their stories revolve around problems with your online transactions, huge discounts, giveaways, and prizes for some contests that you don\u2019t even remember participating in. While scammers have always used phishing, many still fall into the trap, so do not make the same mistake of opening any link or site that looks suspicious.<\/p>\n

How To Avoid Fake Websites<\/h2>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Website-designer-439118-scaled.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”off” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”center” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

To help you avoid fake websites and protect yourself from scammers, we\u2019ve listed the following pointers:<\/p>\n