Friday, 20 June 2025

Watch out for scams in Google ads

Dodgy websites are appearing at the top of Google search results, targeting drivers who are looking to pay the daily Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) charge.

Search queries on Google for ‘pay ULEZ charge’ have been found to generate sponsored search results for websites that aren’t affiliated with TfL and that could leave you vulnerable to scammers. We explain how to spot and avoid these suspicious sites.

Steer clear of dodgy ads

Source: Which? (17 Jun 2025) 

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