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 ...

Me ta says that it has removed over 159 million scam ads and taken down 10.9 million scam accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The company is also today launching new anti-scam tools on Instagram, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Senators urge FTC, SEC to investigate Meta's ad practices, seek penalties Hawley, Blumenthal cite fake ads impersonating U.S. government officials Meta denies senators' allegations, claims 58% ...