KULAI: More than RM300mil in losses have been reported since 2021 due to online scams through Facebook and Instagram, says Teo Nie Ching. The Deputy Communications and Digital Minister said that in the first six months of this year, losses amounting to RM60mil have been reported linking Facebook and RM25mil…
How to Spot Facebook Messenger and Instagram Scammers | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
9 pro tips for avoiding online deception 1. Never accept an invitation from someone you don’t recognize — or, worse, from just “Facebook User” — without a photo. 2. Be suspicious of messages on Facebook Messenger or Instagram, especially when they veer into areas where you are directed to take action or…
Austin mom exposes ‘Macbook cheating husband’ scam on local buy/sell groups | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
A few weeks ago, an Austin mom named Katie saw someone in a local buy/sell group offering to give away a new Macbook. The poster said they bought the computer as a gift for their husband but caught him cheating. To get back at him they were giving the brand-new…
Texas woman issues warning over cruel Facebook Marketplace scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
‘I haven’t slept for weeks!’ Texas woman falls victim to cruel Facebook Marketplace scam which saw strangers turn up at her house demanding goods – as experts warn site has become a digital ‘wild west’ Monique Sherman, 43, had her Facebook account hacked by scammers who then posted a host…
Level of fraud on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp higher than robberies burglaries and killings combined | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
By Jessica Beard Deputy Money Editor 22:46 15 Aug 2023, updated 01:25 16 Aug 2023 Scams on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are the source of more than one million cases of fraud every year, shocking figures reveal. A Money Mail investigation has found that an estimated 16 per cent of…
Cross-platform messaging scam making a comeback | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
What’s old is new again in a reemerging social media scam impacting Facebook and Instagram messenger users. The scam In recent weeks there has been an uptick in fake profiles messaging Facebook users through Instagram. The scammer will duplicate a real profile using that accounts Facebook profile image and send…
$7,430 Crispy Crab Rolls? 5 Food Scams & How To Avoid Falling For Them | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Food scams have been on the rise lately, with con artists posing as legitimate food sellers on social media. The scary bit? They’ve gotten slicker — victims in Singapore have been cheated of close to $100K in the past few months alone. Many of these stories begin with seemingly innocuous…
Cross-platform messaging scam making a comeback | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
What’s old is new again in a reemerging social media scam impacting Facebook and Instagram messenger users. The scam In recent weeks there has been an uptick in fake profiles messaging Facebook users through Instagram. The scammer will duplicate a real profile using that accounts Facebook profile image and send…
Online romance scam alert! When actor ‘Nicolas Cage’, stole lover’s money on Facebook | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Are you using dating apps? If yes, then you must stay alert and not fall into the trap of any online romance scam that has become a rage nowadays. Recently, there were several reports of fraudsters stealing people’s money online by posing as famous celebrities . However, it’s not only…
Parental Permission Now Required To Use Social Media In Utah | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
parental permission to use social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTo (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images As of last month, anyone under 18 years of age in Utah will need parental permission to use social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok after Republican…