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Posted: 2020-01-24T19:41:01Z | Updated: 2020-01-24T19:41:01Z

A network of right-wing news websites is spending millions of dollars on Google ads featuring clickbait, single-question polls such as, IS TRUMP IMPEACHMENT A WITCH-HUNT? and Should Hilary [sic] Clinton Finally Be Brought To Justice? VOTE NOW!

In bold text, the polls urge people to make your voice heard, but make no mention of what the resulting data will be used for. Thats because its not the respondents answers that the polls are really designed to obtain its their emails, which will later be spammed with horrifying health misinformation alongside pricey miracle cures.

After clicking on the Google ads dozens of which have been viewed more than 10 million times each people are directed to landing pages to cast their votes in the polls. In order to do so, they need to enter an email address. Fine print at the bottom of the page states that by voting, theyll also automatically be signed up for a free email subscription.