Facebook crypto scams trick users with fake celebrity endorsements and legitimate-looking cryptocurrency exchange ads that install malware on victims' devices.

The fake deals are popping up through Facebook ads targeting consumers interested in the satellite internet service. As bait, ...

On that note, any type of Facebook Marketplace transaction that asks you for private information is likely to be a phishing scam. Local sellers don’t need your Social Security or bank account routing ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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How this scam works: One of the most popular Facebook Marketplace scams involves selling an item that doesn’t work, according to Kelso. “This can happen especially when purchasing computers or ...

The move is expected to improve assistance for victims amid the rising trend of online scams, with 46,817 scam-related ...