Have you ever received a message with a link that just didn’t feel right?
Maybe it said “Click here to vote” or “Claim your prize” and your gut said, “Hmm… maybe not.”
In this video, I walk you through how to check if a link is safe—using real tools and a real example shared by someone in our Happy Tech Facebook group. This is for anyone who wants to feel more confident navigating the internet without the fear of accidentally clicking on something shady.
We’ll walk through how to use a few simple, free tools to check if a website is trustworthy:
Tools we use together in this video:
Nord Link Checker (I’m not sponsored—I just use their VPN, and their link checker is easy to understand)
Google Transparency Report (a trusted way to see if Google has flagged a site)
URLVoid (great for pulling in multiple safety scans at once)
Norton Safe Web (another helpful tool for peace of mind)
Link Checkers to Keep Handy:
Why this matters:
Clicking on a suspicious link can sometimes lead to malware, phishing attempts, or identity theft—and none of us need that stress.
My goal with this video is to help you feel safer and more empowered when navigating messages, emails, or DMs with links you’re unsure about.
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