Why are scam ads everywhere online?

Sandeep Abraham, former safety investigator at Meta, and Jeff Horowitz, a tech reporter at Reuters, dive into the explosive rise of scam ads on social media. They explore the deceptive tactics used in viral scam campaigns and the geopolitical trends that shifted operations westward. Sandeep reveals how scams leverage AI and social media to gain legitimacy, while Jeff uncovers the disturbing revenue generated from these ads. Together, they discuss challenges in moderating content and the regulatory gaps that allow platforms to profit from fraud.