Don't Waste Your Money | Google may be more dangerous than you think

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Google is so helpful and a quick go-to, but it can also be dangerous depending on what you are looking for.

We all love to Google anytime we have a question about something, but reports are saying there are some topics you should avoid Googling.

One is "free credit report," which often takes you to a paid website. Instead, try annualcreditreport.com.

Also, steer clear of "high paying remote jobs," as a lot of the listings are scams.

Watch out for "free people finder," where most will charge you money and sometimes a monthly description.

The most dangerous thing to Google for is company customer service numbers.

If you Google "customer service number" for Amazon, Facebook, or any company, you will often get a scammer's number who will ask you for personal information.

So watch for suspicious results when googling, that way you don't waste your money.

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