10 things you should never Google: Most internet users open Google’s search window to get any information. Google Search is used for everything from basic food recipes to online banking and money transfers or even buying medicines. It is important to understand that Google does not create this content. It is just an online platform where users get websites that provide their necessary information. Therefore, whatever we see or learn by searching on Google is not necessarily true or accurate. Here we are telling you about 10 such things, which you should avoid searching on Google.
Avoid Searching Your Bank’s Online Banking Websites on Google
It is advised not to do a Google search to search your bank’s online banking website unless you know the exact official URL. To always be safe, enter the official URL of your bank’s online banking portal to access the site. This is because the chances of phishing are very high in that you can enter your bank’s login ID and password on a website that may look like the official website of the bank and instead be a phishing site.
Do not search customer care numbers of companies on Google
Post fake business listings and customer care numbers on fake websites to trick people into believing that these are genuine customer care numbers. Customer care number search is one of the most common scams on Google.
Search Google for Downloading Apps and Software
For mobile apps, always search for apps on official app stores like Google Play for Android and App Store for iPhone. Searching apps on Google can lead to the installation of fake apps with malware content.
Never Search Medicines or Medical Symptoms on Google
It is advised not to rely on Google search information except the doctor to know about an illness when you are ill. Along with this, buying medicine based on the information found on Google can be dangerous.
Do not search for advice and guidance on personal finance and the stock market
There are separate specialists for personal finance. There can be no one investment plan that will make everyone rich. In such a situation, while investing, one should avoid taking advice from Google search results.
Avoid Searching Government Websites on Google
Banking websites are the target of scammers as government websites like Municipality Tax, Hospital etc. It is difficult to identify which website is genuine, so always choose the option of going direct to a particular government website instead of searching on Google.
Never search social media websites on Google to log in
It is always advisable to access social media accounts by typing the URL directly into your browser’s address box instead of searching the login page on Google, as this can lead to phishing.
Do not search or offer e-commerce websites on Google
Fake web pages of offers on e-commerce websites have increased Google search. This is yet another classic scam, in which deals are lured to lure people into clicking on malicious websites to steal their online banking login details.
Don’t Search Free Antivirus Apps or Software on Google
Avoid searching antivirus apps or software on Google, as there are many fake products out there and it becomes difficult to identify the genuine product.
Stop Searching Coupon Codes on Google to Get Discounts
It’s ok if you get a coupon code for a discount on the purchase. But do not search it on Google, as you may come across fake websites that can sell you fake coupons at low cost and then steal your banking details.
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