Google’s Chrome will quickly punish websites that fool you into a membership

You most likely do not believe excessive about whether your internet browser will secure you from the bad parts of the web, however Google’s Chrome is wishing to alter that.

Google stated it prepares to tune up the web internet browser, utilized by almost two-thirds of individuals on the web, to punish pages that are out to fool you into registering for memberships. The modifications, can be found in a complimentary upgrade called Chrome 71 in December, might secure countless individuals each year from being scammed, Google stated.

The method it often works is that a video game, for instance, will ask you to turn over your mobile number in order to play. Then wicked individuals would utilize that details to charge you cash through your provider, which you likely would not even discover up until your regular monthly phone expense shows up.

“We want to make sure Chrome users understand when they are going through a billing flow and trust that they’ll be able to make informed decisions while browsing the web,” Google stated in a declaration.

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The move is the latest change from Google to make its Chrome browser more consumer-friendly. Google’s also said it plans to add tools to help Chrome crack down on abusive advertisements, like popups you can’t easily click away from, effectively cutting off revenue for websites that behave badly.

Google’s not the only company that says it’s looking out for you. Mozilla’s increasingly pushed consumer protections with its Firefox browser, such as blocking trackers. Apple, as well, said its latest Safari browser, released this fall, made it “dramatically more difficult for companies to identify and track you.” And Microsoft’s Edge browser has new features to protect your passwords and make it easier to log into your favorite websites.

In the case of iffy subscriptions, Google will change the webpage screen to show a warning, “The page ahead may try to charge you money.” People could then click “go back” or “proceed.” Google says it wants websites to have clear and visible billing information where people can easily see costs and fee structures before accepting the terms.

To keep from hurting legitimate sites, Google said it plans to notify all sites it warns people about to ensure they have a clear billing process.

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