European Union: European Commission requested information from Google on detection and mitigation of financial scam risks

On 23 September 2025, the European Commission requested information from Google on the detection and mitigation of financial scam risks. The investigation was initiated under the Digital Services Act, which mandates very large online platforms and search engines to assess and mitigate systemic risks associated with the dissemination of illegal content and with consumer protection. The investigation aims to understand how Google identifies and manages risks related to financial scams, including fraudulent applications that imitate legitimate banking, investment or trading applications. The investigation also focuses on links and advertisements in Google Search that lead users to fraudulent websites, often resulting in financial losses. The Commission also sought details on the verification of business identities under "Know Your Business Customer".