A fake URL is a fraudulent web address designed to mimic legitimate websites. These deceptive addresses are often used to steal user data, resell information to well-known brands or generate profit through other malicious means.
This phenomenon is known as typosquatting—a deceptive practice that involves registering domain names similar to legitimate ones, often to exploit user errors. Common methods for creating fake URLs include intentional misspellings, foreign or incorrect spelling, typographical errors, using plural forms instead of singular, or substituting different top-level domains—for example, using .org instead of .com.
Websites with fake URLs are considered malicious and can be accessed through phishing links or spam emails that contain deceptive addresses.
Details about typosquatting and how to avoid it can be found in an article on the free encyclopedia Wikipedia. The article was created as part of the WikiHay campaign, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of .am domain. This initiative was organized by Internet Society NGO and includes 100 articles covering IT concepts, notable individuals, and organizations.
