Yes, scammers can use Google search ads to redirect to scam websites

Many people know to be wary of scams, malware and phishing links hidden in emails and text messages. But what about the sponsored links at the top of a Google search? Do you have to be cautious of which links you click on, even if the URL in the search result looks legitimate? Some people are claiming in social media posts that scammers can create Google ads that appear to link to a legitimate website, but actually redirect users to a scam website. THE QUESTION Can scammers use Google ads to redirect people to a website different from the one displayed on the ad?