In Focus: Vulnerability  

Google must take responsibility for scams

A spokesman for Google claimed the company was working tirelessly to ensure protection for users. The spokesman said: "Protecting consumers and credible businesses operating in the financial sector is a priority for us, which merits careful rules and enforcement.

"We have several policies and protections in place for the promotion of financial services, and if we discover sites that are breaking our policies, we take immediate action."

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Simoney Kyriakou is senior editor of FTAdviser

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