Look for the secure padlock: Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers display a padlock in the URL field to indicate "safe" websites. You can click on the padlock to confirm that the certificate belongs to the same company as the website you are trying to visit.How to check if a website is legit1Study the address bar and URL.2Investigate the SSL certificate.3Check the website for poor grammar or spelling.4Verify the domain.5Check the contact page.6Look up and review the company's social media presence.7Check for the website's privacy policy.
