I got a weird link in a text and decided to copy‑paste it into my browser instead of tapping. The page bounced straight back to the home screen, which screams scam. When you spot a suspicious URL, avoid clicking, don’t enter any credentials, and run a quick scan with your security software. If you’ve already visited, clear your browser cache and cookies, and consider changing any passwords you may have entered elsewhere. Keep an eye on your accounts for unexpected activity and report the number to your carrier or a fraud‑blocking service.
i received a suspicious text message with a link, but instead of clicking on it, i typed the link into my computer's navigation bar, and it redirected me to the home page, indicating a potential scam