The police asked the people to be cautious of unsolicited messages on Facebook, WhatsApp, or other social media from agents promising high returns through online trading platforms ...

Scammers create Facebook pages advertising “ (breed) puppies/kittens for rehoming and adoption.” They steal photos from legitimate breeders or public profiles to make the pages appear real. The ...

With sweet-toothed social media users excited about Halloween season in October 2025, a rumor circulated online that fans of Reese's peanut butter candy products could get a "mystery box" full of ...

A group of suspected scammers in Brazil using Instagram ads featuring deepfakes of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and other celebrities appears to have made millions of dollars through online fraud, ...

Old Mutual Chairman Trevor Manuel has warned South Africans about an investment scam that uses a Deepfake of him.

Old Mutual warns of AI scam using Trevor Manuel’s fake likenessPublic urged to avoid uncertified investment schemes onlineTips shared on protecting a ...

Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a ...

After a real estate agent's Facebook was hacked, she was misrepresented in nationwide Bitcoin and imposter scams, as social media account takeovers increase.

If you think you are a savvy investor who could never get scammed into a fake investment, think again.This is the real-life story of how a ...

B.C. Girl Guides has issued a warning after a number of social media users complained about getting scammed while trying to purchase their popular mint chocolate cookies online.

Scammers are increasingly utilizing deepfake videos of American politicians on Meta's platforms to promote fraudulent government benefits, according to a recent watchdog report.