That ad you see on social media might be sponsored by scammers, and the Better Business Bureau’s “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM can help you avoid them.
You can’t browse your social media feed without being inundated with ads, and now it appears some might be fraudulent offers, putting your money and personal information at risk.
In fact, a recent report by the Wall Street Journal found that approximately 70% of new ads on Meta platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, promote scams, poor quality products, or illicit goods.
So be on the lookout for fraud-vertising. If something looks suspicious, slow down to research businesses and offers before clicking links.
Same goes for calling phone numbers. Always better to be safe than scammed, because when it comes to fake online ads, the only thing going viral is regret.
For more information, go to BBB.org/ChicagoBuzz or WBBMNewsradio.com.