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Im constantly reporting ads that are inappropriate, scams, or flat out illegal, usually they are back within a week or two, if they even get removed at all. My

by petee 3y ago

Im constantly reporting ads that are inappropriate, scams, or flat out illegal, usually they are back within a week or two, if they even get removed at all. My favorites are the dumb-brick phone charger that "magic defrags your phone", and the micro-ghost pistol.

martin_a 3y ago
I did so too. Only that often, that I'm no longer able to report any ads at all.
- petee 3y ago
  If you can, you should escalate with google support. Thats pretty bullshit that they expect users to report ads, but penalize them for doing so. I pay, and if they cut me off for helping do their job, I'd be livid. Maybe being a paying customer is the reason they haven't blocked me yet
  - callalex 3y ago
    Where do I find this mythical “Google support”?
  - martin_a 3y ago
    I think the various dubious ads are worth more than I am.
Sanzig 3y ago
I see so many binary options scam ads on YouTube, often with a very poorly deepfaked Elon Musk as a spokesman. Google never takes them down. Maybe I should start reporting them to the securities regulator in my province instead - binary options were banned in Canada a few years ago as they are a haven for scammers and con artists. That might get better results.
- iinnPP 3y ago
  I recently resolved a long standing issue with Loblaws by working with the Competition Bureau. It takes a long time though. Maybe that will help
gurchik 3y ago
I noticed some fake reviews for a business on Google Maps recently. They were giving high ratings praising the service they received yesterday etc. I knew these were fake because the business has been closed for renovations for months. I tried to report them but Google only allows specific options, like “offensive language.” I tried their “spam” or “unrelated to this business” option, but they went nowhere. Not surprising since there’s no ability to write in additional information in your report. It seems Google doesn’t want to receive feedback if it affects their bottom line.

by petee 3y ago

martin_a 3y ago

I did so too. Only that often, that I'm no longer able to report any ads at all.

petee 3y ago
If you can, you should escalate with google support. Thats pretty bullshit that they expect users to report ads, but penalize them for doing so. I pay, and if they cut me off for helping do their job, I'd be livid. Maybe being a paying customer is the reason they haven't blocked me yet
- callalex 3y ago
  Where do I find this mythical “Google support”?
- martin_a 3y ago
  I think the various dubious ads are worth more than I am.

Sanzig 3y ago

I see so many binary options scam ads on YouTube, often with a very poorly deepfaked Elon Musk as a spokesman. Google never takes them down. Maybe I should start reporting them to the securities regulator in my province instead - binary options were banned in Canada a few years ago as they are a haven for scammers and con artists. That might get better results.

iinnPP 3y ago
I recently resolved a long standing issue with Loblaws by working with the Competition Bureau. It takes a long time though. Maybe that will help

gurchik 3y ago

I noticed some fake reviews for a business on Google Maps recently. They were giving high ratings praising the service they received yesterday etc. I knew these were fake because the business has been closed for renovations for months. I tried to report them but Google only allows specific options, like “offensive language.” I tried their “spam” or “unrelated to this business” option, but they went nowhere. Not surprising since there’s no ability to write in additional information in your report. It seems Google doesn’t want to receive feedback if it affects their bottom line.