Remove dollarssource.com pop-ups ads

dollarssource.com is a deceptive website that displays a coupon scam and tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. It misuses a legitimate browser feature to do this, which is why your browser will show an alert saying “dollarssource.com wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, the site will be authorized to show notifications on your desktop. Unfortunately, those notifications will be ads. What’s more, those ads could expose you to potentially dangerous content, including malware and scams.

 

 

dollarssource.com displays a coupon scam, which will supposedly allow you to get a free meal. This is likely a phishing scam and will try to get your personal information. Your browser will also show an alert saying “dollarssource.com wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, the site will gain permission to bombard your desktop with advertisements. These ads may be designed to look like legitimate system notifications, which can confuse users and trick them into interacting with them. Therefore, it’s not a good idea to permit questionable sites to display notifications, as they may lead to harmful content and scams.

While some sites, like dollarssource.com, misuse the “show notifications” feature, it can be useful. If there is a specific website you trust and visit regularly, you may allow it to send notifications. For example, enabling notifications from a reputable news site means you will get news updates on your desktop. If you decide you no longer want to receive the notifications, you can easily turn them off in your browser settings.

We recommend doing an anti-virus scan using software like WiperSoft. The random redirects could be a sign of an adware infection, which is easiest to get rid of using anti-virus programs. Additionally, if you’ve allowed this site to send notifications, make sure to revoke that permission right away. You can find instructions at the end of this report if you need assistance.

What triggers redirects to sites like dollarssource.com?

Redirects to websites like dollarssource.com may be triggered by adware infections, but they often originate from visiting questionable websites. Many sites, particularly those featuring adult or pirated content, rely on questionable advertisements for revenue, which means users get redirected all the time when on these sites. Using a trustworthy adblocker program can help block unwanted ads and redirects.

If you are getting redirected regularly, it might indicate an adware infection on your system. Although adware is usually not dangerous, it can be very annoying. Adware often gets installed through a method known as software bundling, which allows questionable programs to be added as extra offers to popular free programs.

These offers are technically optional, but users must manually deselect them when installing programs to prevent their installation. However, while deselecting offers is easy, they are hidden in settings users usually don’t use, which is why users often miss them. This makes software bundling a controversial method.

To avoid unwanted installations, pay attention when installing free programs. During the installation process, the installation window usually suggests ‘Default’ settings, which will automatically install all bundled offers. On the other hand, selecting ‘Advanced’ or ‘Custom’ settings will display all additional offers, allowing you the option to uncheck them. It’s a good idea to decline all offers, as legitimate programs generally do not use software bundling. Programs that do are often flagged as potential threats by anti-virus software. To keep your computer clear of unwanted junk, always opt out of any additional offers during installation.

How to stop dollarssource.com notifications?

To check for any adware infections on your computer, use WiperSoft to do a scan. Adware can be tricky to identify and remove manually, so it’s best to use an anti-virus program for an easier solution. Additionally, consider installing an adblocker program to prevent future redirects and annoying ads.

If you’ve permitted dollarssource.com to show notifications, it’s necessary to revoke that permission. You can do this via your browser’s settings very easily. If you need assistance, follow the instructions provided below. Make sure to remove any other suspicious websites from the list as well. You also have the option to disable all notifications entirely.

• For Mozilla Firefox: Open Menu (the three bars top-right corner) -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Scroll down to Permissions, press Settings next to Notifications, and remove dollarssource.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by checking the “Block new requests asking to allow notifications” box in the same Notifications settings.
• For Google Chrome: Open Menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Privacy and security -> Site Settings. Click on Notifications under Permissions, and remove dollarssource.com and any other questionable websites. You can stop these notification requests permanently by toggling off “Sites can ask to send notifications”.
• For Microsoft Edge: Open Menu (the three dots top-right corner) -> Settings -> Cookies and site permissions -> Notifications. Review which sites have permission and remove dollarssource.com and any other questionable websites. You can permanently turn off these notification requests by toggling off “Ask before sending”.