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Google Chrome Quiz Contest and Survey Scams

If you are asked to take part in a Google Chrome Quiz contest or survey in order for a chance to win an Apple iPhone, Nexus, Sony Play Station or some other prizes, please do not. This is because Google, the maker of the Chrome Web browser, currently doesn't have a Google Chrome Quiz contest or survey, offering its users a chance to win prizes. Scammers or cyber-criminals are using fake quizzes and contests to trick their potential victims into disclosing their personal and financial information, which they will use to rip them off.

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The scammers may also trick their potential customers into completing surveys that they the scammers will get paid for. The victims, on the other hand, will not receive the prizes that they were promised.

Please be careful online when you asked to take part in contest and surveys because scammers are targeting people who are desperately looking to earn money and receive prizes.

Let us not help the scammers behind these fake contests and quizzes make money, and put yourself at risk when you take part in the surveys and provide them with your personal and financial information.

Research a quiz or contest before taking part in it.use search engines to search for information about the quiz or contest that you are asked to take part in. Ask questions in online forums or ask family and friends for information.

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