The European Union (EU) is scrutinizing tech giants Apple , Google , and Microsoft for their role in combating online scams. Regulatory concerns EU's commitment to safer online environment Henna Virkkunen, an EU official, stressed the growing prevalence of criminal activities on the internet. Targeted platforms Focus on fraudulent apps and fake search results The scrutiny will look at how Apple and Google are dealing with fraudulent apps, such as fake banking apps, in their app stores. Additionally, Google's and Microsoft's search engines will be assessed for serving fake search results. This focus suggests the EU's comprehensive approach to tackling online scams across different digital services.