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Internal Docs Link Billions of Meta’s China Ad Revenue to Scams as Senators Push Investigations

Lawmakers urged U.S. regulators to investigate after disclosures showed China-sourced ads tied to fraud account for a significant share of Meta’s business.

China-Linked Smishing Rings Netted Over $1 Billion Targeting U.S. Phones, DHS Says

LAPD Probes AI Deepfake Using Steve Burton’s Likeness That Cost L.A. Woman $81K

Ohio Man Warns as AI Impersonator of Jelly Roll Presses for More Gift Cards

DOJ Indicts Two in $650 Million Global Crypto and Forex Fraud Scheme

Evanston Woman Loses $62,000 to Telegram Impersonator Claiming to Be Kevin Costner