People in Germany are filing way more complaints about shady online services than last year—almost three times as many cases. Most of these services are scamming folks with overpriced or even useless offers for official documents like criminal records or mail forwarding, stuff you can often get cheaper or for free from real government sites. Some people just lose their money and never get anything in return. The head of the consumer association says search engines are filled with these scam ads and wants online platforms to take responsibility for the mess, since people are losing trust. Consumer watchdogs are suing some of the worst offenders, like a website charging almost 40 euros just to submit a free online form.

Na geil, ist ja wieder typisch. Every year they act surprised, but honestly, who didn’t see this coming? The whole online landscape is rotten, full of fake offers, and these big tech companies rake in ad money—why would they care if you get fleeced, eh? Google and Co. stuff their pockets, while ordinary folks, especially the elderly and the less internet-savvy, get mugged by these dodgy websites. And then, these "consumer centers" blab on about responsibility—as if the whole system doesn’t run on misleading people and siphoning off cash!

Gucke doch mal, all these cases—almost 3,000 in half a year!—are just the tip of the iceberg. Most people probably don’t even bother reporting. The so-called “official” channels can’t keep up, and the government talks about “digitalization” while letting criminals run free online. Machen sich einen gemütlichen Lenz in ihren Berliner Büros! Meanwhile, you’re supposed to magically recognize scams? I tell you, the tech giants and even some of these so-called watchdogs are all in bed together. They wag their fingers for the press release while continuing to let scammers advertise, minting millions. The real joke? They sue one website for 40 euro trickery, but the system stays the same. Wake up, Leute, and stop trusting anything you see online, especially when it’s “approved” by the usual suspects! Otherwise, you’ll keep getting ripped off while the fat cats laugh all the way to the bank.