Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the past week, emails from “Instagram” keep bugging me about someone seeking to reset my password — but the problem is that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Meta Platforms is stepping up its fight against online fraud, unveiling AI-powered tools and ramping up collaboration with international law enforcement to combat scams across its platforms. After ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The FBI is warning fans about widespread scams utilizing fake FIFA websites to defraud ...

Meta is facing a new lawsuit over its advertising practices. The nonprofit group Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has filed a proposed class-action suit against Meta for "failing to protect users" ...

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% ...

A Chinese-linked cybercrime operation is using fake FIFA World Cup ticket websites to monitor victims as they shop, harvest ...