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A third of all scam victims were hit by social media fraud — and losses are in the billions of dollars: FTC

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.

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Social media scams caused over two billion dollars in losses to consumers last year

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Social media scams are costing Americans billions as fraud shifts online

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Disabled veteran speaks out after losing more than $170K in social media scam

When Craig Wilkinson responded to a Facebook ad from what seemed to be a legitimate investment firm, he believed it would help him build a nest egg for his family.

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FTC releases new scam data

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The Rise of Social Media Scams: A Deep Dive into the $2.1 Billion Crisis

PCMag

This Social Network Was the Primary Hunting Ground for Scammers in 2025

Sorry, Meta. Scammers love using Facebook to pull off their investment and romance scams, contributing to a staggering $2.1 billion in social media-related losses for Americans in 2025.

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Scammers use a Pastor's Facebook account to create a Bitcoin video

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It seems like AI technology is getting better by the day. Scammers know that and are determined to pull a fast one. Whether it’s a bogus call from your bank, a fake email from the IRS, or a phony job listing, more people are losing ...