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		donatj 5 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after l... Explain how an ad steals credit card info

mog_dev 5 months ago | [–]

The ad itself doesnt steal credit card info, but forwards you to a website that does.

LexGray 5 months ago | | [–]

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/my-realistic-bunny-toy-scam-2/

pebble 5 months ago | | [–]

Phishing links, tech support scams.. it's not hard to imagine.

lcnPylGDnU4H9OF 5 months ago | [–]

I presume phishing. Ad goes to e-commerce site, items never ship.

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