Three ways to identify a fake website are first by checking the TLS/SSL certificate usually if there is a closed lock next to the URL the site is legit. The TLS/SSL certificate has 3 validations domain validation certificate which verifies ownership of the domain. Next is Organization Validation certificate which is authenticated by the certificate authority in official business registration. Third is Extended validation certificate which contains other validation processes to protect brand and users. Also, most browsers will give you a warning saying the site is not secure. This can be a way of finding out if a website is fake. Another way to spot a fake website would be it is incorrectly spelled or has no contact information or correct contact information for the business.