When you need quick answers, chances are you head straight to Google. It is the first step for billions of people every day. But what appears at the very top of your search results may not always be the safest, cheapest, or most accurate option. In some cases, those first links can lead you to misleading or costly websites.

I recently tested a search that many international travelers will make: “apply for ETA travel to London.” An ETA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a short form you need to fill out before traveling to the United Kingdom.

The very first result that popped up looked convincing. It had a professional layout, an official-looking logo, and all the right keywords. On the surface, it appeared to be the UK government’s official site. But it was not.

Travelers have repo

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