Your social media feed isn't always safe. Here's how scammers are targeting you:
Fake ads and posts
Scammer are highly skilled at using sponsored ads and marketplace listings for in-demand items like cars, concert tickets, clothing, jewelry and home repair.
Imposters
Scammers are on dating apps and invest a lot of time to gain one's trust. Them they ask for an "emergency" loan and disappear.
Bogus investments
Scammers exploit social media groups to make fraudulent investments seem legitimate, using credible-looking apps or websites. When you try to withdraw your funds, the money is gone.
Pets for sale
Don't let the puppy god eyes in the picture deceive you. There's a strong possibility that the advertisement is fake.
Methods:
Spoofing: Look out for scammers in disguise
Scammers can "spoof" phone numbers. The caller ID can say the call or text is from credible source even though it's not. They do this to trick people into providing their personal or financial information or to get you to send money.
Remember:
Even if your caller ID says a call or text is from credible source, it could be a scam. When in doubt hang up.
Phishing: Watch out for suspicious calls, emails and texts
"Phishing" is when you get an email that looks reputable but asks you to call a fraudulent number, respond to the email or go to a website and enter personal information. You may be asked to look at an attachment, which then gives bad actors access to your computer if you open it.
Remember:
Suspicious messages may have typos or grammatical mistakes. Don't click on links or attachments in an email if you're not sure who it's from.
You may also want to report suspicious calls, emails, and text messages by visiting, https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Source: https://www.chase.com/digital/resources/privacy-security/security/how-to-spot-scams#spoofing