Scammers are paying Meta to spread fake ABC News articles (opens original article in a new tab)

Scammers are using fake ABC News articles and AI-generated content to promote fraudulent investment platforms, with Meta's platforms being used to run these scams, which have stolen millions globally.

• Scammers use fake ABC News articles and AI-generated content to promote fraudulent investment platforms like Hexonic 365.
• Meta's platforms, including Facebook, have been used to run these scams, with reports indicating Meta profits from scam ads.
• The scam targets multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, and European nations, and is linked to criminal networks in Israel and Eastern Europe.