{“type”:”text”,”text”:”This is Steven Chayer with the DisputeVoice Consumer Protection Minute. If you’ve been scammed, suspect fraud, or want protection? You’re in the right place.nnListen, Google Ads are like that sketchy guy at a party who knows everybody’s name but nobody knows his. These ads pop up everywhere, looking all official with their little green “Ad” labels, but here’s the thing – Google’s about as good at checking these advertisers as a bouncer checking IDs with sunglasses on at midnight.nnEvery single day, we’re getting reports about fake tech support, bogus investment opportunities, and phony retail sites all riding the Google Ads gravy train. Well, I’ll be cow-kicked – just yesterday, a retired teacher from Worcester lost three grand to a fake Microsoft ad that was sitting pretty at the top of Google search results.nnHere’s your three-step reality check: First, hover over that URL before clicking – if it looks like alphabet soup, it’s probably toxic. Second, Google the company name plus “reviews” in a separate tab. Third, when in doubt, go directly to the company’s website by typing it yourself.nnThink of it this way – just because something’s wearing a tuxedo doesn’t mean it’s James Bond. Could be a penguin. Or worse, a scammer in disguise.nnThis has been the DisputeVoice Consumer Protection Minute. Remember, friends, scammers rely on victims’ embarrassment to stay silent while they find their next targets—your friends and family. Don’t let them. DisputeVoice publishes their names and evidence online, ensuring the facts appear prominently in Google searches. Check out DisputeVoice.com for the latest posts, and watch for us on the frontlines of consumer protection.”}