How to stop getting notifications from cash-searcher.com

What kind of page is cash-searcher[.]com?

We have examined cash-searcher[.]com and concluded that it is a deceptive website that wants to show notifications. If allowed, it may deliver misleading notifications (e.g., fake warnings) that could expose users to various online threats. Thus, cash-searcher[.]com should not be visited and never permitted to send notifications.

Cash-searcher[.]com in detail

Cash-searcher[.]com displays a deceptive message that congratulates the visitor for their loyalty and offers an exclusive opportunity to receive a $750 PayPal gift card. It encourages the visitor to select the correct gift box to continue. The message also states that the gift card will only be provided after completing purchase requirements.

Following the "instructions" on cash-searcher[.]com leads to other potentially malicious websites. Also, cash-searcher[.]com requests permission to show notifications. Granting this permission can expose users to various scams, malicious sites, and applications. Clicking notifications from cash-searcher[.]com can lead to various untrustworthy pages.

These can include sites hosting fake giveaways, lotteries, technical support scams, malicious programs, etc. They can be designed to trick users into paying for fake (or unnecessary) services or products, installing harmful software, disclosing personal information (e.g., login credentials or credit card details), and more.

In general, users should avoid allowing cash-searcher[.]com to send notifications, and if this site is encountered site, it should be closed immediately. If this permission has already been granted to a suspicious website, it should be revoked. A guide on how to remove unwanted permissions is provided below.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by cash-searcher.com
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Fortinet (Phishing), Google Safebrowsing (Phishing), Yandex Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.32.1
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution Methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, false claims within visited websites, unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Similar sites in general

These web pages exploit notification permissions to push scams, promote dubious software, and direct users to untrustworthy sites. Most people stumble upon these websites unintentionally, often via misleading advertisements, intrusive pop-ups, emails from scammers, or rogue ad networks typically linked to torrent sites, illegal streaming platforms, and other questionable online sources.

Examples of pages designed to show shady notifications are buzzworthyoffers[.]com, bigsupersweepstakes[.]com, and flightsettle[.]site.

How did cash-searcher[.]com gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites can request permission to send notifications, and by clicking "Allow" or "Enable Notifications", users authorize them to deliver these messages. As a result, cash-searcher[.]com is able to display notifications because you have already granted it this permission.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

When you encounter a questionable website requesting permission to send notifications, opt for "Block", "Deny", or a similar choice, or exit the page entirely. Especially when on sites that urge you to click "Allow" to access content, confirm a CAPTCHA, play a video, etc.

If you are receiving unwanted notifications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of cash-searcher[.]com website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by cash-searcher.com?
• STEP 1. Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome
• STEP 2. Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome (Android)
• STEP 3. Remove spam notifications from Mozilla Firefox
• STEP 4. Remove spam notifications from Microsoft Edge
• STEP 5. Remove spam notifications from Safari (macOS)

Disable unwanted browser notifications:

Video showing how to disable web browser notifications:

Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome:

Click the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and select "Settings". In the opened window select "Privacy and security", then click on "Site Settings" and choose "Notifications".

In the "Allowed to send notifications" list search for websites that you want to stop receiving notifications from. Click on the three dots icon near the website URL and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome (Android):

Tap the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and select "Settings". Scroll down, tap on "Site settings" and then "Notifications".

In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and tap on them one-by-one. Once the pop-up shows up, select either "Block" or "Remove" (if you tap "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner of the screen. Select "Settings" and click on "Privacy & Security" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen. Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click the "Settings" button next to "Notifications".

In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and block them using the drop-down menu or either remove them by clicking "Remove Website" at the bottom of the window (if you click "Remove Website" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Microsoft Edge:

Click the menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the Edge window and select "Settings". Click on "Cookies and site permissions" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen and select "Notifications".

Click three dots on the right hand side of each suspicious URL under "Allow" section and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Safari (macOS):

Click "Safari" button on the left upper corner of the screen and select "Preferences...". Select the "Websites" tab and then select "Notifications" section on the left pane.

Check for suspicious URLs and apply the "Deny" option using the drop-down menu or either remove them by clicking "Remove" at the bottom of the window (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again)

How to avoid browser notification spam?

Internet users should be very skeptical when being asked to allow notifications. While this is a useful feature that allows you to receive timely news from websites you like, deceptive marketers frequently abuse it.

Only allow notifications from websites that you fully trust. For added security - use an anti-malware application with a real-time web browsing monitor to block shady websites that tries to trick you into allowing spam notifications. We recommend using Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why am I seeing ads (browser notifications) delivered by cash-searcher[.]com in the right lower corner of my desktop?

To receive notifications from a website, the user must first grant the site permission to send them. This suggests that you have likely visited cash-searcher[.]com and permitted it to show notifications.

I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?

While clicking a shady notification may not cause direct harm, the sites opened through i could be dangerous and contain malicious content.

Is cash-searcher[.]com a virus?

Websites like cash-searcher[.]com are not viruses. Typically, their goal is to deceive users into visiting suspicious websites, such as scam pages, and (or) downloading potentially harmful apps.

Will Combo Cleaner remove cash-searcher[.]com ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer, revoke any permissions granted to this site, and block further access to it. No additional actions will be necessary.

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