Tag: social media

Have you seen a message on WhatsApp or Facebook offering you free help during the pandemic?

Are you tempted to play “The Circle Game,” join a “Blessing Loom,” or jump on a “Money Board”?

Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time. Earlier this month, we sent warning letters to seven sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments.

Looking to improve your health or lose a few pounds? Maybe detox teas promoted by celebrities on social media have caught your eye.

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.

Videos from the Federal Trade Commission offer practical, useful, and memorable messages that can save you money, time, and aggravation. And they’re free.

The next time users visit Facebook, things might not look different, but big changes are brewing behind the scenes.

Have you seen ads promising easy money if you shrink-wrap your car — with ads for brands like Monster Energy, Red Bull, or Pepsi?