New Hampshire AG warns of deepfake scams on Facebook, Meta, Instagram

Apr 29, 2026 at 06:01 am by Harrison


CONCORD - The Attorney Generals Office is warning Granite Staters about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Scammers are using deceptive ads, impersonations, and "deepfake" technology to lure victims into pump-and-dump schemes, confidence scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments designed to drain their savings. "Scammers are getting more sophisticated and more convincing," said Attorney General John Formella. "If an inve...

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