"Online scam shops: A massive problem that costs consumers a lot of money every year. In this article, we show how scammers specifically use Google ads to place fake offers. Victims like Susann Bier and Harald Kotschenreuther describe their experiences and are fighting for compensation. How does the scam work, what responsibility does Google bear, and how can you protect yourself? Our investigation reveals that even Google’s own AI detects fake online stores, but the ads are still online."