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flag AI-generated scam ads impersonating politicians targeted seniors on Facebook and Instagram, stealing millions through fake government benefit promises.

flag Deepfake political scam ads using AI-generated videos of politicians like Donald Trump have surged on Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, with 63 fake advertisers spending $49 million on over 150,600 deceptive political ads targeting seniors. flag These ads falsely promised government benefits such as stimulus checks and healthcare payments, often directing users to fraudulent websites. flag Despite Meta’s policies requiring identity verification and its claims of investing in scam detection, many accounts remained active after being flagged, with some spending over $1 million before being disabled. flag The Federal Trade Commission reported a fourfold rise in high-value complaints from older Americans since 2020, highlighting growing concerns over AI-enabled fraud.

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