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UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts

Jun 16, 2026 // 17:57

The UK government will ban under-16s from social media, with regulations due before Christmas and the rules taking effect in spring 2027. To enforce it, […]

FTC: Americans lost over $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025

Apr 27, 2026 // 19:57

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned of a massive increase in losses from social media scams since 2020, exceeding $2.1 billion in 2025. According […]

Alabama Man Admits to Massive Social Media Hacking and “Sextortion” Scheme

Mar 2, 2026 // 22:48

A 22-year-old Alabama man, Jamarcus Mosley, pleaded guilty to federal charges for a “sextortion” scheme that targeted hundreds of teenagers and young women across the United […]