I strongly advise using
Cryptonite by MetaCert and bookmarks!
MetaCert is a Chrome plugin that warns you if you get redirected to a phishing site. In addition MetaMask, a hardware wallet and/or an offline version of MyEtherWallet.
There is also a Telegram group:
https://t.me/metacertNEVER ever use only the private key/json file. This will get you most likely scammed/phished and remember: once an address is compromised, you'll never be able to use it again without risking all your assets!
For those who are interested:How To Run MyEtherWallet Offline and Locally
- Downloading and installing
- Running MyEtherWallet