Now checking it against my database of known compromised or unsafe domains.. you'll see another reply if it's in there. If not, it's likely safe to open.
For more information about risks involved in shortened URLs, read this article by Forbes.
{average of post/comments with shortened links that I found: 14.6/h}
It looks like this comment contains a shortened URL (https://t.co/uvwbrAkIit). @valued-customer always check the preview of these type of links as sometimes they can hide phishing websites. Here is my preview of the domain so you can decide whether you consider it safe:
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🤡 - the colors match with my logo
Hey man, glad to see you around sometimes!
How is life down by the river?
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@iamstan glad to hear. I'm going to have my 2nd boy in January! 😎
Well, not so much. One of the replies to the post had that URL in it, but not the post itself.
Thanks for checking.
That's what it says 🙂 👇
(replied with the wrong account.. oh well)
Gives me a chance to upvote you twice for constructively criticizing my reading comprehension, which I consider a great boon and reminder to more carefully read what I reply to.
Thanks!