Beware of Google Searches [Risks of sponsored links & some common searches]

The advancement of Internet has introduce us to use Google. Infact Google has now becomes a secondary name for internet and many people likes to call Google than using internet. Google is one of the major search engine that provides us with all the solution. Unable to get answers to any problems we always look out to find them on Google. Google helps to explore the various web address on a regular basis to find sites to add to our search results. The heavy dependency on Google has open up the door to many criminal minded people who often looks out to exploit the people. This is one of the darker side of technology that made scams a regular things in the world of internet.

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Google - The search engine

A simple Google search can empty our bank account within seconds. We might have observed that whenever we put any words or sentences on Google search bar we get a list if various results. Few on the top of the lists were marked Sponsored results or ads. These are an option that Google offers to sites and businesses that want to pay a fee to appear in the search results for relevant search queries. People finding them relevant often clicks in hope to find their answers. These paid links are part of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). While it opens new avenues for the business it also invites criminals to trap people in their scams. Scammers or Phishers use SEO tricks and pay to get malicious web address or links or ads to appear near the top of Google search results. If you click them, you could end up on a bogus website, which might prove to be quite fatal for any users. Their websites are loaded with malware.

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The people with criminal minds targets some of the common searching words on Google and make them fall in their trap. While there are several terms that can get us into trouble, these are the top five terms that you should avoid searching to prevent some serious damage.

How to make money online?

This has been one of the most common searches nowadays. People always try to get the better of the internet in making money. However one needs to be alert while choosing the option. If the offer seems too good to be true, you should be sceptical. Do remember, making money anywhere is not easy as easy as buying groceries. *Part time or Remote work, extra bonuses and flexible schedules. This can also be a sign that you are getting scammed. Be wary of all these while opting out. You need to be alert.

Customer Care Numbers

In today's competitve time every business is looking to provide the best of the support services to their customer. The presence of so many call centre are proof of it. The crook minded people finding it as an easy target. One of my friend losses entire his bank balances when he tried to contact the "Google Pay customer services". One need to beware of all the numbers flashing at the top. And make sure to choose one after authenticating the same at the companies website. There might be fake number appearing on your web searches.

It is more sensible to check out the customer support contact through official website.

Finding People

Many people looks put for their friend families or relatives online. They insert the name or details to look out over the internet. However, websites who claim to find people for you are notorious. We have so many social media or government repositories available online. These are best suitable in finding people ten trying to find freely over the internet.

Crypto wallet

Crypto currency has been a easy targets for the scammers. I belive the amount of fraud happens on crypto sphere is much more than any other place. A crypto investor always looks out for crypto wallets, to secure their crypto.This also means you will be at a greater risk of being scammed. To stay safe, every wallet has a "seed phrase", made up of 12 to 24 random words. Never share this with anybody.

Free credit score

Nothing comes free. Alwsys keep this in mind. Many people.always look.out for their credit score , which is key components in estimating our financial status. While the bank charges certain amount to generste the report. The Cybercrooks often go after these search terms and make fake sites to scam people by offering these reports at free of cost. As said.nothing is free, it is sensible to approach the certified agency to get the desired report.

The sponsored results happens to be a easy way to for the sccamers. They are often good at search engine optimisation (SEO). There are no way one can get rid of the Sponsored/ ads results easily. However, making use of "Ad blocker extensions" can remove the paid advertisements from the search results. This is available for several browsers. However being alert and informed is the only way to stay safe. It is better not to let the phishers make hole in the pocket.

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