Social media platforms Instagram and TikTok are being exploited for illicit activities.
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Updated sep 10
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What happened
Social media platforms Instagram and TikTok are being exploited for illicit activities.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Both Instagram and TikTok are major vectors for online fraud, with high exposure noted on platforms commissioned by the insurer.Sub-event
- Instagram was used to distribute exploitative material in Garfield County.Sub-event
Platforms are being exploited for illicit activities.1 source
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The entities involved
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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