Spoofed store discount ads on Facebook and TikTok can steal card details in real time, report warns

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Spoofed store discount ads on Facebook and TikTok can steal card details in real time, report warns

A recent report has warned that spoofed store discount ads on Facebook and TikTok can steal card details in real-time, posing a significant threat to users of these social media platforms. The ads, which appear to offer discounted products, are designed to trick users into providing their payment information, which can then be used for fraudulent purposes.

This development has important implications for social commerce, as it highlights the need for social media platforms to improve their security measures and protect users from phishing scams. As social commerce continues to grow, it is essential that platforms take steps to prevent such scams and ensure a safe and trustworthy environment for users to make purchases.

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