Many of us hate the ads that take up space on our Facebook feeds. Over the past few years, it seems like “sponsored ads” have become more and more popular. What’s worse, some of those sponsored ads are scams and they’re getting harder to spot. I’ll be honest, I was fooled by a scam ad on Facebook and just one or two clicks were all it took to give my credit card information to the scammers. So how do you spot a bad ad? How to spot fake ads on Facebook Mobile will be answered by Optimalmk in the article below.
Fake ads on Facebook Mobile
Recently, the VnExpress electronic newspaper published an article warning about the current state of fake ads on Facebook, through which scammers scam customers by impersonating reputable fanpages and encouraging customers to make purchases.
Thuy Van, 26 years old in Binh Duong, became a victim of online fraud. Her family lost nearly 600 thousand VND when buying poor quality headphones on Facebook. Then, she became the next victim when looking for tickets online.
She clicked on the Facebook advertisement of a famous tea room and booked a ticket for 1 million VND. After waiting for nearly a day without receiving a confirmation email, Van went to the tea room to ask but the manager said her name was not on the list. Knowing that she had transferred money to the fake account, she texted the contact back but was blocked on Facebook.
How to spot fake ads on Facebook mobile
Here are some signs that your Facebook ad may be fake or misleading:
Unrealistic claims – Be wary of ads that promise unrealistic results, like “Lose 20 pounds in two weeks” or “Earn $10,000 a month working from home.” Legitimate products and vendors typically avoid making exaggerated claims.
Lack of branding – Legitimate businesses will typically have consistent branding and visual identity across their ads and websites. Ads with generic or stock images and minimal branding can be a red flag.
Pressure tactics – Fake ads often create a false sense of urgency, like “Limited Offer!” or “Only 10 left!” This is designed to pressure people into making a quick purchase decision.
Grammatical or spelling errors – Ads with typos, grammatical errors, or poor English descriptions can indicate that the ad was hastily created or came from an unprofessional source.
Redirecting links – Hover over any links in the ad to see if they match the product or service being advertised. Fake ads may redirect you to an unrelated website.
Lack of reviews or social proof – Legitimate products and companies often have a review history and user testimonials. Ads without social proof should be viewed with more skepticism.
Unusual payment methods – Be wary of ads that only accept unusual payment methods such as cryptocurrencies or money transfer services as these are harder to track and recover money.
The best approach is to research any unfamiliar product or company being advertised before making a purchase. Check Reviews, company websites and other online sources to verify legitimacy.
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