Google Gives Tips To Protect Yourself From Fraud Ads On The Internet

Tips to protect yourself from online fraud (photo: Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Currently, online fraud is increasingly worrying for many people wherever they are. Some of you may have experienced fraud via phone calls, social media sites, and even text messages.

In fact, criminals also use online advertising to harm others. According to its annual Ad Safety Report, Google has removed more than 5.2 billion ads and suspended more than 6.7 million advertising accounts.

Although Google has blocked malicious advertising, sometimes criminals can avoid its detection for a while. In this situation, there are several things users can do to keep themselves safe online.

Report bad ads

If you see an ad on a Google platform that you think could harm users, report it immediately. When ads are reported, members of the Google team will review it and will immediately remove the iklan if it is proven to have violated.

Google also provides tools that can help you learn more about the ads you see and the advertisers that install them. By clicking on three dots that appear next to the ads on Search, YouTube, and Discover. You can visit My Ads Center which includes basic information about advertisers, including whether they are verified advertisers or not.

Find malicious behavior and recheck URLs

Some criminals may pretend to be brands you know, but be careful to check domain names, especially when coming in, make phone calls to promotional numbers, or provide financial information.

You should always be vigilant if someone urged you to do something like sending money, providing personal information, or clicking the link. Most likely, it could be a scam.

Take additional steps to secure online accounts

Using strong and unique passwords for your online account is very important to keep personal information secure. Google Password Manager provides convenience by helping you create, store safely, and fill in strong passwords for sites and apps that are used every day.

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