Investment scams aren't anything new: Bad actors have long used pump-and-dump tactics to hype stocks or cryptocurrencies, preying on emotions like fear and greed. And who wouldn't want big—or even ...

In the first quarter of 2026, 170 profiles with a blue checkmark have published 67,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and ...

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, poor ...

That “easy money” or “rapid weight loss” ad in your social feed may actually be a scam. A recent Reuters investigation alleges that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, earned billions ...

GetHookd has compiled a new 2026 guide on Facebook collection ads for eCommerce businesses, featuring examples, cost insights ...

You might already know that Facebook’s biggest strength isn’t the social media platform itself, but the user data it collects. The data we hand over without thinking twice is what this ...

PCWorld reports that malicious Facebook ads are distributing malware disguised as legitimate Windows 11 upgrades, mimicking official Microsoft download pages. The sophisticated malware employs ...

On Wednesday, Meta announced that it would use conversations with its AI chatbot to tailor ads. Advertising is a core business for Meta, comprising over 97% of its revenue in 2023 and 2024. Meta AI ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...