Online Google Advertising Scams in General

1. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is…
   Be wary of online ads offering deals that seem too good to be true. Ads promising expensive products or services for free or next to nothing, such as a new car or island vacation, likely have a malicious intent.
   
2. Avoid the usual suspects…
   Ads congratulating you for being a website’s one-millionth visitor, offering prizes (like a new laptop or tablet) in exchange for completing a survey, or promoting quick and easy ways to make money (“get rich quick working from your home in just two hours a day!”) are more often than not up to no good.
   
3. Watch out for Google money scammers…
   Some online ads illegally use the word “Google” or other trademarks to promote false “work from home” or “get rich quick” schemes. Google does not offer such programs; remember: if you can’t find an advertised product or service on our list of Google products or on the business solutions page, don’t trust it.
   
4. When in doubt, play it safe…
   Do you just have a bad feeling about an ad? Trust your gut! Only click on ads that you think are safe and leading to a legitimate website.
   
5. Report scam ads…
   If you clicked on or saw a bad ad on Google, please let us know using this feedback form. We are committed to developing the best experience for our users and doing our best to never show you ads that can be harmful.