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Google You've Made the 5-billionth Search Scam
Google Youve Made the 5-billionth Search Scam

If you have received the fake "You've made the 5-billionth search" popup message (see below) while browsing the internet, please not follow the instructions. This is because there is no "Google You've made the 5-billionth search," and the fake popup message is being displayed by online scammers who are attempting to steal their potential victims' information, which can be used to send them spam, used in identity theft or other scams.

The "Google You've Made the 5-billionth Search" Scam

Google You've Made the 5-billionth Search Scam

You were evaluated as the winner of today's 5-billionth search. You were evaluated as the winner of today's 5-billionth search query a few minutes ago by our system! Our last winner was Brad Jenkins from Brussels, Belgium, who won a Samsung KU6179 Ultra HD TV on 14.05.2018 with his 5-billionth Search. We are proud to announce that you are our next winner.

Every time the 5-billionth search is reached, we proclaim a winner and reset the counter. You may choose one of three hidden prizes below. In addition, you will be entered in our Hall of Fame and receive a winner's certificate.

Behind every blue cup is a prize. Click on a prize cup to uncover it. For technical reasons, we are not allowed to keep your invitation open for more than 15 minutes. Choose one of the prizes below and follow the instructions on your screen.

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by an anonymous user from: Sydenham, Victoria, Australia

Thanks for the tips

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by an anonymous user from: Littleton, Colorado, United States

this was so helpful I have gotten this popup a before at first I thought it was legit but after it popped up again I got skeptical so thankyou for closing my case :)

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by an anonymous user from: Miami, Florida, United States

It is kinda funny how they believe a person would fall for this, like come on a 10 step procedure to get a 1000$ walmart gift card is weird.

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by an anonymous user from: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

I just got one of these the other day & thought it might be real. Became very weary of it quickly, & now I keep getting text messages from them enticing me to complete the deal. Crazy stuff!! As if we all aren’t hurting enough as it is!!

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by an anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

The thing that rose my I grow was - I was on BING NOT GOOGLE

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by an anonymous user from: Burke, Virginia, United States

I filled in all of the answers until the email address, will I get scammed???

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by info

They cannot scam you unless you allow them to do so. Once you do not take their bait, they cannot scam you.

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by an anonymous user from: Toledo, Ohio, United States

I didn't send them anything, just clicked on a cup, will I get scamed?

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by info

If you did not send them anything or download an app, you have nothing to worry about.

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by an anonymous user from: Culver City, California, United States

YES THANK YOU. I would have been scammed

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by an anonymous user from: Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Dont do it, it keeps on spamming me

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by an anonymous user from: Long Beach, California, United States

So sad, no 1,000$ made me cry :(

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by an anonymous user from: Wilmette, Illinois, United States

This has popped up for me so many times!

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by an anonymous user from: San Rafael, California, United States

THank you so much. I almost got scammed

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by an anonymous user from: San Ramon, California, United States

They said I got Walmart gift card but then I searched this website and then I closed the page

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by an anonymous user from: United Kingdom

Offered $1000 gift card. Personal information of scammer located below. Origin Country is Seychelles, just north of Madagascar

website: amarkflow.com

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.
Domain Name: amarkflow.com
Registry Domain ID: 1995262869_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.rrpproxy.net
Registrar URL:
Updated Date: 2020-02-22T13:09:41Z
Creation Date: 2016-01-18T07:23:14Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2021-01-18T07:23:14Z
Registrar: Key-Systems GmbH
Registrar IANA ID: 269
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: abusereport-key-systems.net
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: 49.68949396850
Domain Status: ok https://icann.org/epp#ok
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: Domain Admin
Registrant Organization: Hush Whois Protection Ltd.
Registrant Street: Suite 1 Mec Complex Avenue d Aroha
Registrant City: Providence, Mahe
Registrant State/Province:
Registrant Postal Code: 10001
Registrant Country: SC
Registrant Phone: 24.8013508441
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax: 24.8013508441
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: 289626-hush.sc
Registry Admin ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Admin Name: Domain Admin
Admin Organization: Hush Whois Protection Ltd.
Admin Street: Suite 1 Mec Complex Avenue d Aroha
Admin City: Providence, Mahe
Admin State/Province:
Admin Postal Code: 10001
Admin Country: SC
Admin Phone: 24.8013508441
Admin Phone Ext:
Admin Fax: 24.8013508441
Admin Fax Ext:
Admin Email: 289626-hush.sc
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by an anonymous user from: Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

Was offered a Sainsburys gift card as a reward. Decided to read the face page etc.it was difficult to comprehend so I came off it and ignored it. Because it said Google I thought it was ok.

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by an anonymous user from: Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

Was offered a Sainsburys gift card as a reward. Decided to read the face page etc. It was difficult to comprehend so I came off it and ignored it. Because it said Google I thought it was ok.

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by an anonymous user from: Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

I wrote it up top

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by an anonymous user from: Sarasota, Florida, United States

It came from the following website at 11:45pm/Est

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by an anonymous user from: Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

I just got the scam. I knew it was a scam when I saw the wording of them he other people

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by an anonymous user from: The Bronx, New York, United States

I hate scams and other stuff

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by an anonymous user from: Palmer, Alaska, United States

Just hit the scam. here is the link
hxxp://app5169.nonamereverse16.live/1442301601/

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by an anonymous user from: Wereda 03, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

I was evaluated as winner of 5 billionth search,but I don't have visa card.

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by an anonymous user from: Redmond, Washington, United States

that's because it was a scam

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