Spokeo reports that with growing Facebook Marketplace usage, awareness of scams like counterfeit goods and phishing attempts ...

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 ...

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 ...

To prevent scams on Facebook Marketplace, Facebook has created several protections for both buyers and sellers. For starters, buyers can leave reviews for sellers using a five-star system based on ...

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

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.

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.

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.

Sunday said the scams use images of well-known figures in Facebook ads to lure victims into WhatsApp “investment groups.” Both platforms are owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. “The people […] ...