Friday, 3 October, 2025
Meta Faces Scrutiny Over Deepfake Scams Targeting Seniors
A Tech Transparency Project report reveals that scammers have spent $49 million on over 150,600 deepfake political ads on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These ads, often featuring manipulated videos of U.S. politicians, falsely promise government benefits such as stimulus checks and healthcare payments. Despite Meta's content moderation efforts, many deceptive ads continue to reach vulnerable users, especially seniors across multiple states.
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