Fake Ads on Facebook Redirecting to Fake Apple Security Warnings

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Fake Ads on Facebook Redirecting to Fake Apple Security Warnings

April 2024: I am observing a large number of scam ads on Facebook that redirect macOS web browsers to a website showing fake Apple security warnings, with a call to action to download or install questionable software. None of the Facebook ads were computer-related in any way. The ads are obviously placed there as click bait. When I report these to Facebook, the staff there does not see the problem because they are not using Macs, and they will not remove them. Meta's reporting system does not allow me to provide written information explaining that it can only be observed on Macs.

Mac Users beware - The security warnings at these websites are fake and are targeting Mac users. Ignore these sites and DO NOT install software. I reported these multiple times and Meta is taking no action.

Posted on Apr 4, 2024 10:04 AM

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stedman1

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Apr 4, 2024 10:07 AM in response to dr321

Actually, reporting ANYTHING to facebook, for any reason, whether it be a scam, fake news, etc will be ignored by the Facebook algorithm. The reason being, facebook does not care what they advertise, or show, as long as someone sees it. They have made billions of $$$$ by doing so.

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dr321 Author

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Apr 4, 2024 11:16 AM in response to stedman1

I've been quite successful in the past when reporting ads.. I had several ads taken down with a "thank you" message from Meta. The difference with these ads is that they only redirect the browser to the malware site when they detect the computer is a Mac, and apparently Meta's staff don't see it.

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Fake Ads on Facebook Redirecting to Fake Apple Security Warnings

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