Global Scam Machines: Inside a Meta-Powered Investment Fraud Ecosystem Spanning 25 Countries
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In February-March 2026, Bitdefender Labs identified and mapped a sprawling global scam infrastructure and scalable disinformation-for-profit network that uses trusted news brands, real personalities, fabricated media narratives, emotional hooks, and advanced evasion techniques to drive victims into investment fraud funnels. On February 9-March 5, 2026, we analyzed 310 malvertising campaigns distributed through paid advertising on Meta platforms. Key findings: * This is a global, coordinated
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