How to Spot and Avoid Investment Scams on Facebook and Instagram
How to Spot and Avoid Investment Scams on Facebook and Instagram Intro: A Warning from the Watchdog If you’ve ever scrolled through Facebook or Instagram and seen an ad or a message promising incredible, low-risk investment returns, you’re not alone. These platforms are increasingly being used to target people with sophisticated investment fraud. Recently, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a clear consumer alert, warning the public about a sharp rise in reported investment scams on Meta’s platforms. The warning signals that these scams are a present and growing threat, designed to look legitimate and prey on anyone from curious beginners to seasoned savers. ...