If you’re using Chrome browser, soon Google will be able to warn you if a website is trying to bill you without being upfront about the terms. The new feature will arrive in December with the launch of Chrome 71, where Google would be able to inform you when a website has unclear mobile billing practices.
The new feature does not mean that you’re going to get informed in every website that you log into. For example, if you’re doing online shopping on a reputable retailer such as Taobao or your favourite department store from your Chrome browser on your devices, you won’t get any annoying flags. However, if you’re visiting a site that tries to bill your phone number for a subscription disguised as a one off fee, Google will immediately alert you.
Google said that the billing information must be obvious, cost and fee structures must be spelled out, and the information must be easy to read. If it detects that a website violates these standards, then Chrome 71 will display a warning flag.
With this new feature, Chrome 71 is making users web experience more pleasant and a safer place to browse by blocking abusive ads.