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Never search for THESE 5 things on Google

We all must have heard from people to “Do Google Search” when we are in confusion or we want to know about something. It is also the easiest way to know about anything these days.

However, if you google certain terms, then that can pose a threat for you. But do you know that some things in Google should not be searched by mistake? These searches can create trouble for you. Let's take a quick look at these terms that can be hazardous for your digital well-being.

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Updated:Mar 01, 2021, 12:33 PM IST

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Coupon Codes

Huge discounts are given through many coupon codes if it is done through online shopping. But sometimes you also do a Google search to find coupon codes for free. Experts say that Google search should not be taken to find coupon codes. Hackers and cybercriminals collect various types of personal and bank information in exchange for fake coupon codes.

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Government Schemes

These days fraud cases have increased through government schemes and therefore, any kind of information regarding these schemes should not be Googled. It is always better to go to the official sites and get information about the government schemes.

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Apps or Software

You should not search for any mobile apps or softwares in Google as cybercriminals put similar apps and software in Google search and as soon as you download them, important information is stolen from your phone and computer.

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Customer Care

Customer care numbers should also not be searched in Google. Here, cybercriminals can steal your important information by giving you the wrong customer care number. Later, with the help of this information, they can take away your money.

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Bank website

We often do online banking but in order to be safe, you should never search Google for banking. Cyber criminals make fake websites of the bank and take advantage of it and do banking fraud. They pose as a real bank and then steal information about your banking details.