Scammers on Facebook are gaming the platform’s recommendation engine to push fraudulent content directly into the feeds of older adults, turning a social network built for family updates into a ...

With over five years in the web and tech space, I’ve developed a deep passion for PC hardware and peripherals. I’m a habitual researcher, always eager to learn more, which has expanded my knowledge ...

Michigan's Attorney General reported receiving 311 complains in 2025 from consumers locked out of social media accounts after takeover scams. Con artists often get their cash up front asking for a ...

A Westmoreland County woman is warning others after losing nearly $247,000 in a Facebook scam that preyed on her empathy and spanned more than three years. You can view News 8 headlines in the video ...

Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those ...

Facebook is now the single most dangerous place to encounter a scammer online. According to a new Federal Trade Commission report, Americans lost more money to scams originating on Facebook in 2025 ...

If you use Facebook or Instagram, there's a good chance that you've seen the scam we're talking about. It often begins with an emotional hook. A heavy heart, a beloved family member suddenly falling ...

It’s a social scam. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 30% of people who reported being scammed in 2025 said the swindle began on social media. The agency said losses from these scams ...

The WhatsApp logo appears on a smartphone screen and as a background on a computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on August 6, 2025. WhatsApp takes down 6.8 million accounts ...

On Sept. 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged multiple entities for defrauding hundreds of retail investors, including many in the U.S. These entities were likely operated by ...