| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 13, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 13, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/how-protect-social-media-scams-including-investment-shopping-romance/19288941/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a huge spike in social media scams.
A recent [ Federal Trade Commission report ][5] finds victims lost $2.1 billion
to scams that started on social media last year. That's eight times higher than
in 2020.
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