A narrow escape from a Facebook scam that aimed to take credit card information
Have you ever experienced a pop-up or an email that made your heart race? You’re definitely not alone. Online scams are increasingly convincing, and even those who consider themselves tech-savvy can find themselves just a click away from trouble. One of the most prevalent methods for scammers to steal personal information is phishing. A recent […]
Older man taken into custody for issuing death threats to Trump on Facebook: ‘I am your assassin’
Man Arrested for Threatening President Trump A 73-year-old man from Southern California has been taken into custody for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump via social media. The suspect, Thomas Eugene Striebel, reportedly posted these threats ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California. […]
Fraudulent Facebook ads using AI deepfakes aim at at-risk individuals
Fraud on Facebook: The Rise of AI-Powered Ads Fraudulent advertisements on Facebook have come a long way from simple misspelled headlines and grainy product images. Nowadays, these scams are increasingly sophisticated, driven by artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, allowing them to reach a wider audience through Facebook’s advertising platform. It’s alarming to see how digital […]
Former MLB player secures liver donor via Facebook thanks to a former classmate’s help
Unexpected Connection Leads to Lifesaving Donation A man’s Facebook request for liver donors unexpectedly caught the attention of a high school friend he hadn’t spoken to in two decades. In April 2024, 42-year-old Stephen Register was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer after experiencing significant weight loss and a lack of appetite. The former MLB […]
Court reinstates voting rights for Maine lawmaker after ban related to Facebook post about transgender athlete
A Republican state lawmaker from Maine has been facing backlash due to a Facebook post criticizing a transgender high school athlete. The Supreme Court made a ruling on this matter Tuesday while legal disputes are still ongoing. The lawmaker, Rep. Laurel Libby, had her voting and speech privileges revoked by the Democratic majority in the […]
From Anita Dump to Paula Roid: how a Facebook group focused on drag names turned into my favorite online space | Facebook
I distinctly recall where I was when I discovered it. Back in university. In a somewhat soft auditorium seat, leaning forward a bit uncomfortably. Then, ping. A notification popped up from Messenger. “Now with LOL,” my best friend texted from 14 kilometers away, blissfully student-loan-free. I clicked the link. At that moment, I stumbled upon […]
Maine High School Teacher Claims Trump and His Supporters ‘Should Die’ in Chaotic Facebook Outburst
Maine Teacher Under Investigation After Controversial Comments An English teacher from Waterville High School in Maine has sparked controversy after a series of inflammatory posts on Facebook, where she appeared to advocate for violence against President Donald Trump and his supporters. Joanna St. Gelman called for the involvement of secret services, suggesting they should apprehend […]
Maine high school teacher JoAnna St. Germain claims President Trump and his supporters should ‘die’ in disturbing Facebook messages.
A high school teacher from Maine has stirred controversy after calling for the US Secret Service to “take out” supporters of President Trump in a series of social media posts. Joanna St. Germain, an English teacher at Waterville High School, expressed her views on Facebook, stating, “Trump and his peers need to die.” She went […]
Breitbart News in Top 10 Publishers on Facebook, X
According to a Newship analysis for the first quarter of 2025, Breitbart News is part of the Social Media Giants Facebook and X's top 10 publishers. Overall, the report observation It is described as the overall increase in engagement across almost every platform, with news coming back to Facebook in a big way in the […]
Counter-terrorism police examine Facebook ‘massacre’ posts after Leeds attack | UK news
The Facebook post that appears to contain a “genocide” plot is being investigated by counter-terrorism police investigating the attacks in which two women were seriously injured in Leeds. A 38-year-old man suffering from “self-harm” was arrested and two weapons (a crossbow and a firearm) were recovered from the scene. He was described as a “significant […]