Instagram romance scams often start with a flattering DM and end with pressure, secrecy, and money requests. Learn how to ...

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 ...

Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users, typically through trying to obtain account login credentials, personal information, or bank and credit card ...

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 ...

FTC report reveals Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp scams drove $2.1 billion in losses as investment, shopping, and romance ...

The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has filed a proposed class-action suit against Meta for "failing to protect users" ...