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There has been an ongoing malware campaign targeted at Blender users using ads placed in Google search results that appear higher than the official Blender website and link to a seemingly official site that appears to download a Blender installer but actually downloads malware.
That is against Google ads rules, you can report it to Google. A mass report will flag the account and probably block it.
I reported as: It’s misleading or a scam (False claims or offers, impersonation, phishing, clickbait, inaccurate pricing information) - then provided detail that it is an adware phishing scam to lure users of the open source software Blender 3D.
4 sie 2023 · The ‘Violations detected on your Page’ scam is one of the latest and most common Facebook frauds circulating. This article will provide an in-depth look at how the scam operates, the red flags to watch for, and actionable advice to protect yourself and your account.
SCAM WARNING: If you are having a problem with your account, beware of scammers who may comment or DM you claiming they know someone who can fix your account, or asking you for money or your login information. If you receive a message like this, block and report them.
What has happened here is that the scammer purchased an ad placement from Google to appear whenever someone search for "Blender" (A widely used free 3d modelling program), and Google didn't check if the person buying the ad is providing a legit service. (Google services is like 99% automated...)
We have reached this decision after a thorough review and in accordance with our intellectual property protection policies. If you believe this to be a misunderstanding, we kindly request you to file a complaint seeking the reinstatement of your page prior to its removal from Facebook.
