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Scammers Exploit Facebook's Privacy Settlement, Warn Experts
12/19/2025
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- Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a privacy settlement.
- Scammers exploit the settlement with fake emails that look legitimate.
- To identify real settlement emails, verify the sender and claimant ID, and avoid suspicious links.
- Internal documents show Meta earns revenue from scam ads, with China a major source.
- Consumer groups criticize Meta for insufficient action against these scams, which can cause identity theft.
