This one is a scam. Tap every red flag, then press Done.
Search query:
Sponsored-ad malvertising
Ads at the top of search results that display the real brand but lead to a lookalike.
How to spot it
- Sponsored label
- Result domain differs from the brand's
- Download or support offers
What to do
Skip sponsored results for sign-in and software; use bookmarks.
What the real thing looks like
- Organic result on the brand's real domain
Try an example
A practice example with fictional companies. Answer it, then see the tells.
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