Social Media Fraud

A Third of Americans Have Been Scammed While Shopping Online. Here’s How to Stay Safe If you’ve ever clicked “Buy Now” on a deal that seemed too good to be true—and later realized you paid for nothing—you are far from alone. A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that about one in three U.S. adults have experienced an online shopping scam. That’s roughly 33 percent of the country. The number is a stark reminder that digital convenience comes with a real, and growing, risk. ...

That Cheap Aldi Meat Box on Facebook Is a Scam—Here’s What to Watch For If you’ve seen an ad on Facebook offering a huge box of Aldi meat for a fraction of what you’d pay in store, you’re not alone. These ads show bundles of steaks, chicken, and pork for as little as $25 or $30—well below any realistic price. Unfortunately, clicking the link doesn’t lead to a deal. It leads to a phishing site designed to steal your payment card details. ...

That Cheap Aldi Meat Box on Facebook? It’s a Scam That Steals Your Payment Info If you’ve scrolled through Facebook recently, you might have seen an ad that looks like a great deal: a big box of Aldi meat for what seems like an impossibly low price—maybe $25 or $30 for a selection of steaks, chicken, and pork. It’s the kind of offer that makes you stop and click, especially with grocery prices still high. ...

New Facebook Scam: Fake Aldi Meat Box Deals Steal Your Payment Info If you’ve seen Facebook ads or group posts recently offering “Aldi meat boxes” at unbelievably low prices, you may be looking at a scam. According to a May 2026 report from Security Boulevard, scammers are using these fake deals to trick shoppers into entering their credit card details on fraudulent checkout pages. No meat is delivered, but your payment information can end up in the hands of criminals. ...

Investing on Facebook or Instagram? New Warning About Scams to Watch For Intro If you’ve ever been messaged out of the blue on Facebook or Instagram with a “can’t miss” investment opportunity, you are not alone. Scammers are increasingly using Meta’s platforms to pitch fake stock tips, cryptocurrency schemes, and “guaranteed” returns. Recently, the Maryland Attorney General’s office issued a consumer alert about this exact trend. Here’s what you need to know to keep your money safe. ...

Heed the Official Warning: How to Spot Investment Scams on Social Media In early April 2026, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a stark consumer alert, warning the public about a significant rise in fraudulent investment schemes proliferating across Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This official warning underscores a troubling trend: social media, a space for connection, has become a prime hunting ground for financial predators. ...