Google introduces new checks to tackle scam financial ads from today - but there are major exclusions
Certain financial services providers will have to prove they are authorised by the financial regulator before advertising on Google from today (6 September). It's an effort by the search engine to tackle online fraud, but the new policy doesn't apply to ads for cryptocurrency or debt services and there are some other exclusions.
6 September 2021
Google to bring in new checks to tackle scam ads
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.
6 July 2021
Google Photos to stop offering unlimited free storage
Google Photos will stop giving users unlimited free online storage for photos and videos from 1 June - meaning those who routinely use the service may need to start paying fees or saving photos elsewhere.
28 May 2021
Got a Huawei phone? Your rights as Google prepares to restrict its use of Android
If you've a Huawei smartphone you may struggle to download some future versions of the Android operating system, and there are questions over whether you'll continue to get some security updates, after Google restricted the Chinese tech giant's access to the software. Here's what we know so far about what's happening and your rights
21 May 2019
'Google you owe us': Legal challenge launched on behalf of millions of iPhone users
A consumer campaign group is today launching an unprecedented legal action against Google
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Google bans payday loan ads to protect users from 'harmful financial products'
Payday lenders will no longer be able to advertise on Google from 13 July
12 May 2016
Google warning – now many will only see ads (which look a lot like search results)
If you're searching online, beware – Google has increased the number of paid-for ads shown at the top of search results.
8 March 2016
Children's online games referred to watchdog for investigation
Three online games could be investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over paid for extra game features
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TfL to tackle bogus congestion charge websites
Congestion charges payments made by unofficial copycat websites can now be refused by TfL
17 December 2014
Google cracks down on copycat government websites
Copycat websites that charge customers for free Government services will find it harder to lure in victims
23 April 2014
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