Large-Scale Takedown Targets Indian and Brazilian Fraud
In March, Meta took down more than 23,000 Facebook accounts and pages. The accounts targeted Indian and Brazilian users. The individuals who created the accounts utilized deepfakes and simulated videos. They contained pictures of public figures, cricketers, businessmen, and financial influencers.
Scammers Utilized Impersonating Apps and Messaging Platforms
These fraudulent videos pitched investment apps and scam sites. Users were then redirected to messaging apps after watching the videos. Scammers presented false investment tips there. In other instances, users were prompted to download apps from an imitation app store that looked like Google Play.
Meta Provides Safety Guidance to Users
Meta alerted people to payment and investment scams. It also provided safety advice. Protection tools are accessible on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Common Scam Tactics Explained
Fraudsters manipulate people into investing in fake assets. They guarantee huge returns on investments in cryptocurrency, property, or shares. They employ social media, email, and phone. The scammers vanish after people send money.
Advance Payment Frauds on Facebook Marketplace
Another technique is Facebook Marketplace fake sellers. They take payments prior to shipping goods. But the goods are never shipped.
Meta's Continued Focus on Digital Safety
Meta announced that it will continue to cooperate with Indian authorities. It also intends to work with the public to enhance digital safety.
Tags Cloud
