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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed: A phishing website impersonating Google Ads has been reported, targeting senior citizens in the USA. The scam uses the domain googleadservices.com to trick people into revealing sensitive information.

How the Scam Works

The scammers create a fake website that looks like the real Google Ads website, but with a different domain name. They then send emails or messages to people, claiming to be from Google Ads, and ask them to log in to their account on the fake website.

  • The fake website may ask for login credentials, credit card information, or other sensitive data.
  • The scammers may also use the fake website to install malware on the victim's computer.

Warning Signs: If you receive an email or message asking you to log in to your Google Ads account on a website that is not the official Google Ads website, it is likely a scam. Also, be wary of websites that ask for sensitive information or have poor grammar and spelling.

To stay safe, make sure to only log in to your Google Ads account on the official Google Ads website, and never click on links from unknown emails or messages. If you have already fallen victim to this scam, change your passwords and monitor your accounts for any suspicious activity.

Think you were contacted by this? Do not send money or share codes. Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

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If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov