Any other domain containing “ChatGPT” probably isn’t associated with OpenAI.

It might be a real website offering a genuine service, but it’s unlikely that OpenAI owns it.

As per Checkpoint, one out of every 25 newly registered domain names associated with ChatGPT were malicious.

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Some of the malicious examples included:

All are seemingly linked to ChatGPT; all are completely fake.

Website Design and Layout

Phishing websites often mimic the design of official ChatGPT or OpenAI websites.

Using the official layout, they mislead users into believing they are buying a product from the official site.

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However, before you trust it, you should check out the website thoroughly to see what it offers.

What Should You Do if You Spot a ChatGPT Phishing Website?

Also, avoid downloading attachments or clicking website links.

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It will prevent other users from falling victim to it and maybe encourage a security researcher to investigate it.

Already Fallen Victim to a ChatGPT Phishing Website?

Websites without SSL certificates are mainly used to steal your personal information and then sell it to scammers.

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This will save you from legal repercussions if scammers illegally misuse your information.

If you’ve installed any apps, uninstall them as soon as possible.

If looks like your net web client has been hijacked, uninstall it completely and then install it again.

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