why most scams now start on social media platforms

Scam of the day – February 15, 2026 – Social Media Scams Surge: Why Most Fraud Now Starts on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 14, 2026 | Scam of the day

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) more scams in the United States are started on social media than on any other platform at a cost of 3.8 billion dollars in 2024 and that figure is probably low because many victims, often out of embarrassment, do not...

why most scams now start on social media platforms

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