Just a heads up: Scam ads abound

by neat blue dog 3 Replies latest forum suggestions

  • neat blue dog
    neat blue dog

    Hi Simon, I don't know if there's anything that can be done about it, but multiple times in recent days I've been redirected to a scam site, a fake YouTube survey, and I'm guessing it's connected to whatever ad was running on the page. Just a heads up, if it can be reported.

  • Simon
    Simon

    Not without you sending me details. Also, you may want to check your device - these things are very often the result of malware installed.

  • neat blue dog
    neat blue dog

    I just scanned for malware and I'm all set. The reason I mentioned ads being at fault is this article:

    https://www.howtogeek.com/364944/why-do-websites-redirect-to-fake-“congratulations”-gift-card-pages/amp/

  • Simon
    Simon

    There's a lot of malware that installs with apps that also does this. Free apps are either subsidized by some other business model, ad-supported, malware or hobbyware.

    Rogue ads are usually removed pretty quickly, if you have persistent problems malware may be the culprit, especially if it's unique to a specific device / user.

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