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It is important to find out if the services or products you search for online are coming from a legitimate website. Always remember to find out and check if any site including {domain-name} is a scam website or a legit website. Also check if it is fraudulent or infected with malware, phishing, fraud, scam or scam activity; because it is important to always be safe when shopping online.

Below is a list of the best 5 methods to find out if Hiq has a legit site.

1. Check the domain name

   It is important to check if you are looking at the correct website and are using the right domain name. There are often similar domain names to popular websites to trick people into scams and phishing attacks such as 'faceb0ok.com' rather than 'facebook.com'.

   
   

2. Scan the contact page

   Look for the contact page and other contact options across the site to find out the best way to contact the company. If there is only 1 option or it looks somewhat spammy then it is best to proceed on the website with caution. There should be at least 2 of a physical address, phone number, email address, or live chat function.

   
   

3. Double check the 'Privacy Policy'

   Most legitimate websites will have a privacy policy section where users can see how their data is stored, protected, and used. There should be a url within each website with a page on this and it is important to read it thoroughly before proceeding with any purchases or giving away any information.

   
   

4. Do a 'Whois Lookup'

   You can easily check the age of any domain name to help you verify if the site is well established or is newly created for scamming purposes. You can use a 'Whois Lookup' to see the domain age from a registrar website such as Above.com (https://www.above.com/registrar/whois.html). This will give you more information about the site like who registered it, how long the website has been active for, and the location of the site.

   
   

5. Check for any associated social media accounts

   Most legitimate companies will have an active social media presence and have somewhat regular activity online. They will also likely have links on their site and this is a good way to tell if it is an active company or not.