Scam patterns
Homoglyph domains
Unicode characters or tiny spelling changes imitate a known domain.
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Overview
Unicode characters or tiny spelling changes imitate a known domain.
Why it matters
The browser renders a familiar-looking name owned by someone else.
What to check
Use bookmarks and password managers; convert internationalised names to punycode.