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MSE News: Google takes action to reduce scam ads on its platforms - but not all ads will be blocked
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Financial services providers will have to verify their identity with regulator the Financial Conduct Authority before advertising on Google, in an effort to tackle online fraud.
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Plain and simple, Google contribute to the problem.
They provide a search engine. Searching for a bank or DVLA should provide the legitimate service at the top.
Even searching for MoneySavingExpert provides the correct site several entries down the list!
It means less tech-savvy users are directed to the wrong place based on ad revenue.1
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