Google launches a lawsuit targeting text message scammers

Ever gotten a text saying you forgot to pay a nonexistent road toll or need to pick up a mystery package? Google's going ...

Google vows to stop scam E-Z Pass and USPS texts plaguing Americans

“The scale of Lighthouse phishing attacks is staggering,” Google’s complaint said, alleging that the Lighthouse enterprise’s ...

Scam Ads Are Flooding Social Media. These Former Meta Staffers Have a Plan

Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman, who both worked at Meta, are launching a new nonprofit that aims to bring transparency to an ...

Google tightens rules on fraud-linked phone numbers in ads

Advertisers should review and verify all phone numbers in their ads, as Google will soon disallow any linked to fraud or past ...
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Google warned of rising scams a day before the Meta ‘scam ads’ report

The advisory flags six fast-rising vectors, including online job scams, negative review extortions, fake “free” AI apps, ...

Better Business Bureau: Sponsored ads might be scams

President and CEO Randy Hutchinson gives consumers insights about how to protect assets and guard against scams.
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Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts

Google on Thursday said it's rolling out a dedicated form to allow businesses listed on Google Maps to report extortion ...
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Tech Report: Meta ad controversy, Google’s prediction data deal, and new AI innovations

Meta faces scrutiny over scam-linked ad revenue, Google teams up with prediction market exchanges, a Miami startup unveils new reasoning-based AI chips.

Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI

“Hey it’s me,” one scam advertisement using Elon Musk’s photo read. “I have a gift for you text me.” Another using Donald ...

Meta Projected $16B From Scam Ads, Internal Docs Show

Meta’s internal documents indicate the company projected $16 billion in revenue from ads for scams and banned goods, creating ...