The scenario is very real. Ad networks don't review ad content well enough, so scams and other malicious content are sometimes shown to users. This is also why

The scenario is very real. Ad networks don't review ad content well enough, so scams and other malicious content are sometimes shown to users. This is also why the FBI recommends using an ad blocker [1]. Pretty embarrassing for Google that a public service announcement like this was needed. [1] https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-fbi-now-recommends-using-an-ad-blocker-heres-why https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-fbi-now-recommends-using-...