So Many People Are Falling For This Sneaky Instagram Scam — Here’s What You Need To Know

This ruse is particularly sneaky.
The Hill

Senators call for investigation into Facebook, Instagram scam ads

Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to regulators on Saturday, requesting an investigation into Meta for allegedly profiting from fraudulent advertisements. The ...
U.S. News & World Report

Exclusive-U.S. Senators Call for Probe of Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

(Reuters) -U.S. senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have asked the heads of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to probe Meta Platforms, following a Reuters ...
Mashable

Beware Instagram reset password scams that users report are on the rise

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...
Reuters

Exclusive: US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

Senators urge FTC, SEC to investigate Meta's ad practices, seek penalties Hawley, Blumenthal cite fake ads impersonating U.S. government officials Meta denies senators' allegations, claims 58% ...
West Hawaii Today

Senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

U.S. senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have asked the heads of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to probe Meta Platforms, following a Reuters report ...