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View: Why Google needs to step up to stop investment scams

Will Google's latest policy update really stop the fraudsters? It seems unlikely

The internet giant is making lots of noise about stopping scams, but its latest efforts will amount to little
The internet giant is making lots of noise about stopping scams, but its latest efforts will amount to little Photo: Getty Images/Jason Alden

Where do you find your investments? Chances are that, if you’re reading this, you’re a professional and don’t need to Google “best Isa rates” or even “what is an Isa?”

Not everyone is so fortunate to be imbued with such financial knowledge though. For many, the first port of call is exactly that kind of online search.

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