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Sadvertising: How Scammers Use Fake Tears to Take Your Money on Social Media

Girl crying over broken resin lamps while a woman laughs in the background

You have probably seen it. A video pops up in your feed. A person (usually young, awkward, sweet and nervous) is holding up something they made. A crocheted cardigan. A resin lamp. A handmade bag. They worked so hard on it. They took it to a market. Nobody bought anything. Someone was cruel to them. … Read more

She Gave $850,000 to “Brad Pitt” – And She’s Not Alone

2 photos of Brad Pitt in a hospital gown

How Celebrity Impersonation Scams Are Stealing Millions From Real People A woman in France fell in love with Brad Pitt. Over 18 months, he sent her daily love messages and poems. He sent her photos of himself – including one from a hospital bed, where he was recovering from kidney cancer. He told her his … Read more