Everyday life skills

Checking whether a service website is authentic

Verify address/operator before login or payment.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

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Before you start

Logo, HTTPS lock and top search placement are insufficient.

Who is this guide for?

People entering from searches/messages.

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Conditions and exceptions

Risk-reduction method; no single trust sign; verify independently of suspicious link.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Read full address

Domain/spelling versus misleading prefixes/suffixes; investigate shortened links.
What should you prepare?

Full address.

Please note

HTTPS encrypts, not operator identity guarantee.

02

Enter independently

Open known authority site and follow its service link; compare destination.
What should you prepare?

Official page.

Please note

External site needs verified official referral.

03

Check requested action

Unexpected password/code/payment: stop and ask independently found official number.
What should you prepare?

Request description.

Please note

Urgency pressure does not replace verification.

04

Avoid entering in doubt

No files/data; keep limited screenshot/address without spreading active link.
What should you prepare?

Minimal evidence.

Please note

Do not test trust with real login.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does a lock prove a government site?

No. Verify domain, operator and official referral as well as encryption.

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