CONCORD - The Attorney Generals Office is warning Granite Staters about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Scammers are using deceptive ads, impersonations, and "deepfake" technology to lure victims into pump-and-dump schemes, confidence scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments designed to drain their savings. "Scammers are getting more sophisticated and more convincing," said Attorney General John Formella. "If an inve...
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S FASTEST GROWING ONLINE NEWSPAPER
New Hampshire AG warns of deepfake scams on Facebook, Meta, Instagram
Apr 29, 2026 at 06:01 am by Harrison
An example of an ad for a potential pump and dump scheme featuring a photo of Kevin O\'Leary used without his permission (Courtesy image)
Like us on Facebook
The Rochester Voice: Rochester's hometown newspaper - A Chaspensar Watchdog publication
Published daily; Harrison Thorp, editor; Martha T. Soto-Galicia, president
Contact: 207.432.2218; PO Box 1178, Milton, N.H. 03851; therochestervoice@aol.com
Established April 13, 2012 - - - An online, environmentally green newspaper - - - member Rochester Chamber of Commerce
A New Hampshire Press Association member
A New Hampshire Press Association memberMake sure you 'Like' us on Facebook so you can get automatic updates!