Looking for someplace to watch action movies online for free, but concerned about the proliferation of online scammers? There are plenty of reasons to be concerned.
Readers who are willing to do just a little bit of legwork can find legitimate sources of online entertainment without worrying about the security of their personal information, though. Read on to find out what to look for.
Check the Sitemap
Nothing shouts “scam” like a website that only has one page. Do some exploring before deciding whether a site is trustworthy and at least check out its sitemap before agreeing to any downloads or following any suspicious links. Look for pages that detail information about the site’s owners and how the website works as well as a contact page and, if these things are absent, head elsewhere.
Check Social Media Presence
The vast majority of today’s legitimate companies and websites have some sort of social media presence. While a lack of social media presence isn’t an absolute indication the website is fake or run by scammers, the presence of one is almost always a guarantee that the website is owned and operated by a real company. Just be sure to check a few of the posts on the website’s social media pages, as scammers do sometimes set up fake accounts.
Check Ranking Sites
The vast majority of websites have been ranked and rated by at least one third-party reviewer. A simple search will usually be enough to determine whether anyone else has filed complaints about the site. If there is literally no information available about the website from any third-party sources, readers should take this as a red flag and look for another place to watch action movies online.
Look for Streaming Videos
One of the easiest ways to wind up with a virus is to start downloading movies from unfamiliar websites. Streaming videos online, on the other hand, is usually fairly safe provided readers take the steps outlined above before proceeding to their videos to ensure the sites used are legitimate. Once they’ve checked out a few websites, viewers will be able to get a feel for what looks right and what looks like a scam, so they should always trust their instincts.
