Scammers are paying Meta to spread fake ABC News articles
Scammers defrauded Australians out of at least $350 million by using fake ABC News articles to promote a fraudulent investment platform called Hexonic 365. One victim reported losing over $500,000, stating, 'My world ended as I knew it.' Ads for the scam appeared on Facebook for several months, highlighting the need for better digital safeguards.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 18:39 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 18:50 UTC
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