FTC: Americans reported losing $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, including $794M to scams that started on Facebook, more than on any other platform (Scott Younker/Tom's Guide)
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Scott Younker / Tom's Guide: FTC: Americans reported losing $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, including $794M to scams that started on Facebook, more than on any other platform — Love, investments, and shopping scams were the most common — Social media scams caused Americans to lose $2.1 billion in 2025 …