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Microsoft Ads Impersonated in New Scam Campaign on Google

Screenshot of a Google search result for "microsoft advertising," highlighting a sponsored link titled "Advertising Microsoft®" that could be a Fake Microsoft Ad, with a description about tracking and analyzing user behavior.

This time, scammers are impersonating the Microsoft Ads website. Users are being tricked into logging into a fake domain, leading to stolen credentials and potential account hacks.

Stay cautious:

  • Always double-check the domain before logging in.
  • If you spot these scam ads, click the three dots (â‹®) and report them immediately to help others stay safe.
Screenshot of a Google search result for "microsoft advertising," highlighting a sponsored link titled "Advertising Microsoft®" that could be a Fake Microsoft Ad, with a description about tracking and analyzing user behavior.

Thanks to Arpan Banerjee and Adriaan Dekker for flagging this one; it’s a good reminder for everyone in digital advertising

This scam may be related to another recent campaign that impersonated Google Ads, which was shared earlier this month.

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