2023年12月5日 · Keep an eye out for these common social media scams to help stay safe from fraudsters: 1. Investment and cryptocurrency scams. Fake cryptocurrency and investment opportunities are among the biggest scams happening on social media right now.

2024年2月1日 · Con artists have long exploited social media sites to perpetrate various scams, including identity theft, fraudulent shopping schemes, and impersonation scams disguised as online romances. Learn about the most common social media scams.

2024年7月24日 · Learn about the different types of social media scams and how to avoid them to stay safe from data breaches, identity theft and revenue loss.

2024年4月5日 · Here are seven examples of social media scams prevalent today that you should learn to recognize and avoid. 1. Phishing Through Direct Messages. Phishing scams don’t only exist in email. In fact, they’ve found their way to social media.

2024年12月20日 · While romance scams aren't new, they remain a popular scam and are a prime example of how scammers can use generative AI to trick victims. Scammers often steal someone's identity or create fake profiles on dating and social media apps to meet victims. There's no surefire method to detect a fake.

Here are five of the most common social media scams and how to avoid them. A Facebook quiz to determine "Which dog breed are you?" seems like harmless fun. However, by taking the quiz, you could be inviting a hacker to download malware onto your computer or other devices.

2024年9月30日 · Social media scams can take many forms―a link posted to your wall or feed or sent via direct message could lead you to malware that can spread further through your account. Have you ever received an odd message from someone you know?

These types of scams are getting more and more sophisticated, often using brand logos and false terms and conditions to appear genuine. Here we look at the most common types of social media fraud and how to protect yourself online. It goes without saying that you should be wary of who you keep in touch with on social media.

2024年4月26日 · Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram scams abound. Younger adults on social media are heavily targeted by scammers. Investment scams on social media cause the most financial loss. Here are...

2025年1月30日 · Scam job posts often come complete with fake company websites and LinkedIn pages, fictitious recruiters with fleshed-out social media profiles, and realistic interview prompts.