Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Facebook scam starts with a simple message—like "How are you?"—but ends with stolen accounts, fake offers, and drained ...

Scammers are relentless in their pursuit of your personal information, from login credentials to credit card numbers, and one of the latest schemes targets Facebook users (again), this time in an ...

Facebook Marketplace is a prime target for scammers. As more transactions move online, the risk of falling victim to fraud increases. Experts say watch out.

South African police have warned about Facebook Marketplace scams involving fake payments, deposits, QR codes and unsafe ...

Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You're not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy ...

A message like this can make your stomach drop. It looks like it came from Meta, uses the company logo and threatens your Facebook account. That scary mix is exactly why this scam works. Angela wrote ...

Facebook now accounts for the vast majority of scams on social media, according to an explosive new study — and critics claim it’s because Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant is more focused on making money ...

A damning report from Reuters alleges that Meta platforms track scammers, accept their ad dollars, and expose millions of users if the price is right. Anyone who’s been on Facebook recently knows the ...

PALM COAST, Fla. — Investigators said a Flagler County woman fell victim to a Facebook scam involving a fake contest run by thieves with fake profiles. The 67-year-old Palm Coast woman was on Facebook ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...