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 distributed ...
People nationwide are being alerted of an ongoing text message scam in which recipients receive fake text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls. In California, the texts may be fake ...
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a warning about the rise of scam ads online, revealing key trends observed in 2024. The ASA’s Scam Ad Alert system, in partnership with major ...
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is under fire after a major report revealed that thousands of fraudulent ads have been allowed to run on its platforms. According to the Wall Street ...
Leaked documents have recently shed light on a troubling discrepancy between Meta’s public commitments and its advertising practices. Despite the company’s promises to clamp down on scam ads, these ...
Bottom line: Meta insists that it is making steady progress against fraudulent advertising. "We aggressively fight fraud and scams because people on our platforms don't want this content, legitimate ...
A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies. Recent Meta ads have included fabricated ...
A personalized gift might seem perfect. However, last-minute shoppers should look out for misleading ads on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok promoting customized gifts. BBB Scam Tracker has gotten ...
Meta used an internal playbook to delay enforcement action on scam ads worldwide, internal documents that Reuters accessed ...
Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...
HUGE NUMBERS OF scam posts advertising housing for rent or sale are being hosted on Irish Facebook communities. Amid an ...
As interest in GLP-1 medication grows, scammers are tricking consumers with fake alternatives. Here's how to spot them.