PURPOSE Confirm that you are signing in to the real website, not a fake copy. CHECK Review the domain name, spelling, security indicators, and whether you arrived from a trusted source. BE CAREFUL Do not rely only on a padlock icon. A malicious site can still use encryption. SAFER METHOD Use a saved bookmark or type the known address yourself. WHEN TO STOP If the page was linked from an unexpected email, asks for extra information, or looks unusual, do not proceed. Report it or ask support.