3 Lies That Malicious Websites Whisper And How to Discern the Truth
“Not everything that calls itself a gate is safe to walk through.”— Ro’eh
Malicious websites don’t come with red flashing lights and scary music.
They often whisper softly — like a snake in the garden.
Here are 3 lies they whisper… and how to discern the truth like a watchful shepherd.
Lie #1: “Your device has a virus!”
You visit a random site and suddenly a pop-up screams:
⚠️ ALERT! Your phone is infected! Click here to clean it!
It uses urgency and fear to make you act without thinking.
The Truth:
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Real virus warnings come from your antivirus app, not random websites.
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No site can magically "scan your phone" without permission.
Discernment Tip:
If the message is loud, fast, and panicky — it's probably not from the Shepherd.
Lie #2: “Congratulations! You’ve won a prize!”
It shows a spinning wheel, or your name in sparkles:
You’ve won an iPhone! Click to claim your gift!
It appeals to your hopes and curiosity.
The Truth:
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Real companies don’t give away phones just because you visited their site.
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These “prizes” lead to phishing forms or malware downloads.
Discernment Tip:
If it sounds too good to be true, it’s not from the Shepherd — it’s bait.
Lie #3: “Sign in here to protect your account.”
Some websites pretend to be login pages for things like:
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Gmail
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Instagram
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Bank accounts
They look almost real — but the address is off.
login.verify-safe-instagram.security.ru
The Truth:
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If you're not on the real site (like
instagram.com), don’t enter your details. -
These are phishing gates — wolves dressed like shepherds.
Discernment Tip:
Check the web address. The true Shepherd’s gate will always bear His real name.
🛡️ How to Guard Your Path
Use tools like the Ro’eh Link Tester to check unknown links
Never rush to click — pause and observe
When in doubt, close the tab and ask someone you trust
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