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Americans lost $95M via social media ads; here's what to look out for when shopping online

ByStephanie Sierra and Simone Chavoor KGO logo
Friday, August 14, 2026 9:48PM
Americans lost $95M via social media ads; here's what to look out for
The FTC reports Americans lost $95 million after buying something through a scam ad on social media.
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