Ebubekir Bastama: 'Fraud Methods Using Fake Instagram Ads Are On The Rise'

Fraud Using Fake Video Ads
A new fraud method is quickly gaining traction on social media platforms. Ebubekir Bastama explained this scam in detail on his YouTube channel, showing how scammers use fake video ads on Instagram to deceive users.

Gaining Trust with the USOM Name
Scammers are using the name of Turkey’s National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM) to claim they will help individuals who have fallen victim to cyberattacks. However, their real goal is to steal personal and financial information from the victims.

Instagram Information Collection Trap
The fraudsters ask victims to fill out a fake "Contact Form" on Instagram, requesting the following information:

• How much money have you lost? (A rough amount is asked.)
• When did this loss occur? (Month and year details are requested.)
• Share the details of the incident. (They ask for information about the fraud method, transaction details, and company name.)
• Contact information: Name, surname, email, and phone number.

How Scammers Bypass Filters on Social Media
Fraudsters use various techniques to bypass Instagram's fraud filters. Unlike standard scams, they collect data using an official-looking form and use video ads to gain the victim's trust.

Warning from Ebubekir Bastama
Ebubekir Bastama warns that no information should be entered into such fake ads or forms. He also advises that any suspicious content encountered on social media platforms should be reported to the relevant platform authorities.

Precautionary Measures to Protect Against Fraud
Bastama outlines how users can protect themselves from fraud:

• Verify the authenticity of announcements that claim to come from official institutions.
• Do not fill out unknown links or forms.
• Use the official support channels of Instagram and other social media platforms.
• Report suspicious ads to the relevant platforms to prevent their spread.
• Never provide personal or financial information in social media ads.