A Bengaluru businessman lost Rs 89 lakh in an online trading scam after being lured by promises of high returns on a fake ...

Scam ads on Facebook have evolved beyond the days of misspelled headlines and sketchy product photos. Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and ...

Spokeo reports that with growing Facebook Marketplace usage, awareness of scams like counterfeit goods and phishing attempts is crucial for safer transactions.

Facebook and Instagram users were targeted with bogus ads promising a free spice rack and assortment of products from the brand, requiring only a $9.99 shipping fee.

That ad you see on social media might be sponsored by scammers, and the Better Business Bureau’s “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on ...

WXIN/WTTV — As if we need a reminder to be wary of ads on Facebook and other social media, a recent report by the Wall Street Journal claims 70% of new ads posted on Meta platforms promote scams ...

3) Don’t trust ads blindly on social media: Facebook, Instagram and other platforms are a hotbed for these scams, with criminals running paid ads that mimic well-known brands or influencers.

One such case recently emerged from Navi Mumbai, where a 70-year-old retired government official fell victim to a Facebook ad scam and lost over 5 crore rupees.

Meta faces criticism as thousands of scam ads run on Facebook and Instagram that are linked to Zelle fraud. Experts blame cryptocurrency schemes and AI-generated content.

Scam-yourself attacks are rising fast, using AI-generated videos to trick people into handing over money or data. Facebook ...

A 50-year-old Bengaluru businessman lost nearly Rs 89 lakh over two months after falling victim to an online trading scam in ...