Scams from false claims: How to spot them
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Here’s a guide to identify whether the post you’re seeing on social media is a phishing site or scam
MANILA, Philippines – False claims and online scams are working hand in hand to trick users on social media.
From false advertising to fake government aid, false news peddlers include links in their posts that redirect users to spoofed websites to steal sensitive information.
Watch this video by researcher-writer Lourence Marcellana to spot red flags in online scams spread around social media.
Presenter, writer, and video editor: Lourence Marcellana
Producer: Camille Zarate
Videographer: Franz Lopez
Supervising producer: JC Gotinga & Beth Frondoso
Supervising editor: Chay Hofileña
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