Following closely on the heels of the introduction of new tools designed to provide safety enhancements to WhatsApp users, Meta has announced that it has taken 6.8 million scam accounts off the platform in the first half of 2025.
Massive Scam Ring of China-Based Fraudsters Stole $50 Million via Tens of Thousands of Fake Webshops
Fraudsters based in China have stolen the credit cards of 850,000 people in the United States and Europe via tens of thousands of fake webshops and earned $50 million through fake orders.
A new and quickly growing segment of fraud scams, so-called "targeted links," blend in elements of digital marketing such as targeted advertising and participation in legitimate ad networks.
