You are scrolling through Instagram when you get a message from a brand that promises cash, paid advertisement, or even an ambassador role. The brand then attaches a link for you to sign up. Scammers ...

For almost two years, Edgar Guzman has been getting calls from irate customers who responded to his ads on Instagram and Facebook. Or at least they thought they were his ads. Guzman’s company, called ...

Meta platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are a way of life for many Americans, but Connecticut’s top legal ...

Me ta says that it has removed over 159 million scam ads and taken down 10.9 million scam accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The company is also today launching new anti-scam tools on Instagram, ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — If your social media suitor seems too good to be true, it might be a scam. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ ...

Senators urge FTC, SEC to investigate Meta's ad practices, seek penalties Hawley, Blumenthal cite fake ads impersonating U.S. government officials Meta denies senators' allegations, claims 58% ...

Meta Platforms is stepping up its fight against online fraud, unveiling AI-powered tools and ramping up collaboration with international law enforcement to combat scams across its platforms. After ...

In a nutshell: Meta has faced several controversies over the years, including the misuse of private data for political profiling, failing to stop the spread of fake news and hate speech, and ignoring ...