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Jul 15, 2024 · Hackers can buy ad space just as easily as legitimate businesses, so to stay safe, you’re better off not clicking on ads at all. In fact, even the FBI recommends you now use an ad-blocker .
- Anthony Spadafora
Jul 16, 2024 · As per the report from cybersecurity researchers Trustwave, threat actors have been abusing Facebook’s ad network to create malicious advertisements for things like Windows themes, top games, AI ...
- Sead Fadilpašić
Jul 27, 2023 · Here’s how it works. A new report from Check Point has uncovered the extent of fake ads plaguing social media platforms, particularly Facebook, in order to spread malware. The company found ...
- The Scam
- The Hack
- The Scammers
- What Can Be Done
Digital marketer Loni Mayse knew something was wrong when ten of the Facebook ad accounts she manages started running $15,000 per day ads for what she describes as a "Santa Clause on a stripper pole" Christmas decoration. "Let's be honest who the fuck wants that?" she said, referring to the product being hawked via ads on a Facebook post describing...
How are these scammers gaining access to all these Facebook ad accounts? It's pretty sneaky. A scammer will reach out to a digital marketer via Facebook Messenger posing as someone looking to hire a Facebook ad campaign manager. After their pitch, they'll send over a project proposal with all the details about the company, budget, and what they're ...
Perhaps the most incredible thing about this scam is that the alleged perpetrators are openly bragging about their success right on Facebook, on what appears to be legitimate profile pages. That's right. It's known who they are, or at least what they go by on Facebook, thanks to sloppiness on their part. "They left way too many breadcrumbs," Mayse ...
Unfortunately, it appears Luan is right. This Facebook ad hack and scam is only getting worse, and it appears like not much is being done about it. For example, Mari Smith, one of the biggest names in the Facebook marketing world, recently sharedthat she fell victim to this very same scam too. There is a history of Facebook-related ad schemes attac...
- Matt Binder
- matt@mashable.com
Sep 6, 2019 · The harsh truth. “The harsh truth is that Facebook doesn’t need to perform technical miracles to target you via weak signals. It’s got much better ways to do so already,” writes Garcia ...
- Senior Writer
Aug 29, 2023 · Avoid further interaction with the scammers and any dubious third-party sites to limit exposure of your information. Block related pages/profiles. Staying vigilant for signs of fake videos and false offers can prevent much bigger headaches. Report any Facebook Live scams you spot to protect other users as well. 6.
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Feb 6, 2024 · In order to stay safe when looking for your next gig, you need to be extra careful online and while Facebook might seem like a decent enough place to look for jobs, you’re better off sticking to ...
