According to on-chain analyst 'b-block', fake Uniswap websites are stealing user funds through deceptive Google ads, with scammers holding over $400,000 in assets. Etherscan data shows that two tagged addresses collectively hold approximately 146 ETH, valued at around $306,000. Stacy Muur, founder of Web3 marketing agency Green Dots, criticized Google for neglecting the issue of fraudulent ads. The SEAL report indicates a significant surge in Google phishing campaigns in March, with $1.27 million stolen between March 13 and 30 alone, and over 356 malicious ad links already blocked. Malwarebytes noted that Facebook is also a major hotspot for fraudulent ads.
Google fake ads steal over $1.27 million in March 2026
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ETH news broke this week as fake Google ads siphoned over $1.27 million from users between March 13 and 30, 2026. Scammers used a fake Uniswap site to steal funds, with two addresses holding 146 ETH, valued at $306,000. Over 356 malicious links were blocked. Green Dots founder Stacy Muur criticized Google for inaction. Malwarebytes also identified Facebook as a key hub for such scams. The ETH update highlights the ongoing risks of crypto ad fraud.
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