• four@lemmy.zip
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      You can check if a button is just a link to www.freerobbux.ru

      (I hope that’s not a real site)

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      Inspect the element and check the url to see its destination. It’s not perfect but it usually shows what links go to unknown sites.

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        But that assume it’s not a form or javascript driven button. I would agree if you say both of those methods are sketchier, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t legit for sure.

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          Maybe they aren’t legit, but I have had success using these methods.

          Edited my comment as I thought I was replying to the other guy.

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            I’m saying your method can work but also just because you don’t see a link that looks right, it’s not necessarily proof of malfeasance. Could just be a weird web dev choice, or a concerted effort to keep other services from scraping links from their page. Which maybe you already know, just adding that for anyone who does not know.

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              I’m saying your method can work but also just because you don’t see a link that looks right, it’s not necessarily proof of malfeasance.

              True, but with as many links as the post has it’s a good way to narrow down your options, plus I assume every link on a site like this is probably malicious in some way; no risk no reward I guess.

              And in situations where this method doesn’t work I can just revert to the ole’ holy grail strategy (which is clearly perfect in every way).