@Palletack, in case of doubt, positioning the cursor over the link (do not click on it), the browser shows the complete URL, where it is easier to identify if the site is legitimate. You can also right-click, copy the link and check it with one of these services that should not be missing from bookmarks.
https://www.urlvoid.com
https://scan.safetoopen.com
https://webbkoll.dataskydd.net/en
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/url
General website check
https://themarkup.org/blacklight
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@Catweazle Ah! NICE!!