Meta Removes Over 2 Million Accounts Linked to Scams

Meta removes over 2 million accounts linked to pig butchering scams. In its latest security report, Meta revealed that it has dismantled more than 2 million accounts this year associated with pig butchering scams originating from Southeast Asia and the UAE. These scams typically begin on messaging platforms or dating sites, where fraudsters build trust before luring victims into investing in fake cryptocurrency platforms. Meta has collaborated with law enforcement and other tech companies to combat these organized crime networks, which exploit trafficked workers to spread their schemes. Despite these efforts, the United Nations warns that scammers are increasingly using advanced technologies, such as deepfake software and generative AI, to enhance their fraudulent activities, indicating a growing challenge for authorities to keep pace with these evolving threats.