FTC Reports $2.1 Billion Lost to Social Media Scams in 2025
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 15:09 UTC
- Sources: TechCrunch
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase from previous years, according to TechCrunch.
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