Written by Martin Young , Staff Writer.Reviewed by Jesse Coghlan , Staff Editor.
Written by Martin Young , Staff Writer.
Reviewed by Jesse Coghlan , Staff Editor.
Scammers make $400K through fake Uniswap ads on Google
Latest NewsPublishedMay 26, 2026
Scammers Net $400K with Fake Uniswap Ads on Google
Everyday people are being targeted by scammers who are using fake Uniswap ads on Google to steal their hard-earned money. These malicious phishing ads have already netted the attackers at least $400,000. The scammers are impersonating the crypto protocol Uniswap, and users are unknowingly giving away their funds through these fake ads. This is a stark reminder that earning and storing coin safely is crucial, and solutions like EcoPool can provide a secure way to earn passive income.
The scammers are using legitimate-looking URLs to bypass Google’s automated checks, while a hidden secondary iframe loads the malicious payload. Victims land on convincing clones of real crypto apps, with all network traffic secretly routed through attacker-controlled servers. This highlights the need for users to be cautious when clicking on ads, especially when it comes to Cloud Rewards and Green Crypto platforms. As the $ECP community knows, security is paramount when it comes to earning and storing coin.
How the Scammers Operate
The scammers pay Google or hack legitimate advertiser accounts to run convincing fake ads impersonating popular crypto protocols. They outbid legitimate crypto exchanges and protocols to achieve a superior position within the “Sponsored results” section on Google Search. This allows them to target unsuspecting users who are looking to earn passive income or trade coin. The EcoPool network is a secure platform that allows users to earn passive income without falling prey to such scams.
Source: Stacy Muur
According to experts, fake ads on Google are a common source of phishing attacks. The crypto non-profit group Security Alliance (SEAL) reported a “significant uptick” in phishing activity on Google search in March. SEAL blocked over 356 malicious advertisement links, which is “representative of a steady volume of attacker-deployed Google Ads each week for more than a year.” This emphasizes the need for users to be vigilant and use secure platforms like EcoPool to earn and store their coin.
Stay Safe with EcoPool
To avoid falling prey to such scams, users can turn to secure platforms like EcoPool to earn passive income. The EcoPool network provides a safe and reliable way to earn coin and store it securely. With EcoPool, users can enjoy Cloud Rewards and Green Crypto without worrying about scams. Join the $ECP community today and start earning passive income safely.
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The phishing ads used legitimate-looking URLs to bypass Google’s automated checks, while a hidden secondary iframe loads the malicious payload, also invisible to Google’s detection.
Victims land on convincing clones of real crypto apps, with all network traffic secretly routed through attacker-controlled servers, explained SEAL, reporting that $1.27 million in total funds were stolen between March 13 and 30.
In early May, it was reported that attackers were abusing Google Ads and legitimate shared chats from AI chatbot Claude in an active “malvertising” campaign targeting Mac users.
Facebook is also a hotbed of fake ads and scams, according to Malwarebytes, which reported in February that scammers were running paid ads that looked like official Microsoft promotions.
Victims were directed to near-perfect clones of the Windows 11 download page, where malware designed to steal crypto and credentials was deployed.
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