Protect yourself from Spoof URL's

btpsMember

Spoofed URLs are more common every day, and the spoofers are getting smarter too. Here is another tip that can save you a heap
of trouble. I know it works in Internet Explorer. I have heard that it works in Firefox, Netscape, and Opera too.

When you're on a web page that you want to verify, highlight the address in the browser address bar and delete it. Now copy and
paste the following code -- all of it -- in your browser address bar and
hit ENTER:

javascript:alert("The actual URL is:\t\t" + location.protocol + "//" + location.hostname + "/" + "\nThe address URL is:\t\t" + location.href + "\n" + "\nIf the server names do not match, this may be a spoof.");

A small window like this will pop up:

Obviously, if the URL's don't match, get out of Dodge!

6/30/0612:38 AM

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wahm922Member

Way cool, thanks

6/30/066:27 AM

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suthrnjewlMember

As always, you're right on top of things.

Thanks, Donna

6/30/068:13 AM

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daddyoMember

Your browser script did not work for me in firefox. I think you have added some wording into it. How about a cut and pastes stand alone script to give it another try?

6/30/068:22 AM

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wahm922Member

Works for me in FF

6/30/069:19 AM

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rickbradfordMember

Me too.

6/30/064:56 PM

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