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  1. 9 social media scams to watch out for in 2024

    • 1. Social media fraud (shopping scams) Among social media scams, online shopping scams on websites like Amazon are the most common, according to the FTC. ...
    • 2. Fake social media accounts ...
    • 3. Romance scams ...
    • 4. Lottery and giveaway scams ...
    • 5. Investment or ‘money flipping’ scams ...
    • 6. Quiz and survey scams ...
    • 7. Social media phishing scams ...
    • 8. Job scams on social media ...
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