Online scammers will try anything to trick unsuspecting users, including tugging on their heartstrings. Many of these scams take advantage of people’s interest in helping those in need by setting up fake charities or by impersonating sick individuals. And according to the watchdog group Full Fact, one of these scams has gone viral on Facebook…

Facebook is one of the most popular platforms with cybercriminals and scammers, and with good reason. Just about anyone can fall victim to their attacks, no matter how educated the target. Take Entrepreneur business news editor Sam Silverman, who wrote a column this week detailing their own experience of falling victim to a scammer while…

As Facebook Marketplace continues to grow in popularity, so do the instances of scams on the platform. It’s important to be vigilant and protect yourself from falling victim to these scams, which can range from fake or defective items being sold to bait and switch schemes and payment scams. Here are some tips on how…

Scammers are using a new trick to try and get people to divulge their login information. They’re sending out fake emails claiming to be from Facebook, saying that the user has breached copyright laws and that their account will be deleted within 48 hours unless they appeal. The email includes a link to appeal, which…

Facebook Marketplace often comes under scrutiny for hosting the sale of illegal wares like guns and drugs. However, there are more subtle black markets that are allegedly thriving on the platform. According to a recent report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), Facebook is allowing users to buy and sell business manager accounts that can…

Facebook scammers often seek to capitalize on crises around the world by either soliciting sympathy or taking advantage of victims. The latter is the case in Afghanistan, where humanitarian reports indicate that people are being targeted by insidious Facebook scams offering them help to flee the country. According to experts, these scam posts include promises…

It’s always important to be careful what links you click on Facebook because you never know how they could be used to collect your data. A great example of that occurred this week when a team of cybersecurity researchers discovered a sophisticated overseas troll farm using Facebook links disguised as pornography to capture Facebook user…

Because of their size and reach, many Meta-owned platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are often used by financial scammers. The nature of these scams has evolved over time, so it’s not surprising that many cybercriminals are now using cryptocurrency to take advantage of unsuspecting users. That’s why six US senators sent a letter to…

According to a report this week in Eater magazine, Facebook scammers have stolen over $200,000 impersonating luxury restaurant supplier Regalis Foods. According to the real company, it began receiving reports in January this year that a scam account was impersonating all of its imagery, products, and banners in order to dupe users. And the worst…

This week, a court in Canada ruled that Facebook can’t toss the case of a man suing the social media giant for $50 million in damages because it did not take down an imposter page. The case, originally filed in 2020 by a man named Timothy Craig Durkin, said that a Facebook account had been…