Ad for Readingfanatic.com?

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A user reported that a banner ad for readingfanatic.com attempted to install software from a suspicious link when clicked. Other participants clarified that these ads are served by Google and suggested reporting the issue directly to Google via the "AdChoices" link. There was some confusion about the location of the "ad corner," but it was eventually identified on the ad banner itself. The user confirmed they have banned the ad after receiving guidance. The discussion highlights concerns over ad safety and the importance of reporting suspicious advertisements.
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Hi I followed a banner ad here for readingfanatic.com, which when clicking on "click here" without any explanation tried to install software from [noparse]http://ak. imgfarm.com/[/noparse]. Don't know what to think of that... :rolleyes:
 
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harrylin said:
Hi I followed a banner ad here for readingfanatic.com, which when clicking on "click here" without any explanation tried to install software from [noparse]http://ak. imgfarm.com/[/noparse]. Don't know what to think of that... :rolleyes:

These are ads served by google, thank you for reporting it here, you shoul also report such situations directly to Google - if memory serves me well, to do so you can click on the "AdChoices" link in the ad corner.
 
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Borek said:
These are ads served by google, thank you for reporting it here, you shoul also report such situations directly to Google - if memory serves me well, to do so you can click on the "AdChoices" link in the ad corner.
Thanks - eh, where is the "ad corner"?
 
harrylin said:
Thanks - eh, where is the "ad corner"?

Ad banner is rectangular and has four corners, doesn't it?
 
Borek said:
Ad banner is rectangular and has four corners, doesn't it?
Ah, now I see it, on the ad banner itself. :smile:
 

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