I once made a post giving tips on a solution to being phished. Because I see the term still being thrown at people I'd like to repost that tip. Maybe help a few others.
I would like to make everyone aware that by choosing a link from ANYWHERE on reddit you are taking a gamble. The moderating side bar is much different than the average users sidebar. At any point in time, a moderator of a sub can change the links in their side bar and what they say, then change it back and have you look and feel stupid for not knowing where your coins are. So here is my advise on how to avoid the scum of the earth phishermen.
( Econ's stickied response in my other post.) https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkNetMarkets/comments/4jc837/a_tip_on_avoiding_the_phishermans_hook/d38wgcp/
1- So you have in mind which market you'd like to use.
2- Find as many URL addresses for your respected market from as many sources as you can (various subs, grams, etc.) Most markets don't require a referral so I'd stay away from those.
3- Cross reference these URL's with one another.
4- Once you are 100% possitive that you have the correct URL, save that shit somewhere, bookmarked on tor, an encrypted file, preferably with persistance on tails.
Now that you have a "personally verified" URL saved, NEVER use a link again. The links you use today might be a trap tommorrow. Always copy/paste your "verified" URL into the address bar. Even though you feel like you can trust a link from your "favorite" places, never underestimate the power of human GREED. I hope this post helps at least one person. Y'all be smart about the DNM's and stay safe.
But I'd also like to ask, where do people keep getting tricked? I think we should discuss where these links are being found, so that the rest of us can avoid them. Boycott those places. Maybe even make some kind of warning list for places that allow phishing links or something. What do y'all think.
( For the love of all that is good, use 2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION to login to any market!!)
dont forget that malicious exit nodes can change the text on clearnet sites.