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Facebook crypto scams trick users with fake celebrity endorsements and legitimate-looking cryptocurrency exchange ads that install malware on victims' devices.
Meta has expanded scam ad reporting and simplified takedowns in its Brand Rights Protection tool on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta is beefing up its Brands Rights Protection tool that allows businesses to monitor and report misuse of their brand ...
Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp owner Meta has said it is introducing the ability for businesses to report scam ads "at ...
Meta has rolled out updates to its Brand Rights Protection tool, expanding the ability to report scam ads across Facebook and Instagram. The company says the move is part of a broader effort to combat ...
The fake deals are popping up through Facebook ads targeting consumers interested in the satellite internet service. As bait, ...
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 ...
The latest scam making the rounds on Facebook promises a lifetime subscription to SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet ...
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.
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 ...