‘Chinese Scammer Reveals His Secrets’. </a></p>\r\n<p>Thankfully, Facebook is doing what it can to remove fake Ads that are reported by consumers. The site has <a title=\"https://web.facebook.com/business/help/162606073801742?_rdc=1&_rdr\" href=https://www.scamadviser.com/"https://web.facebook.com/business/help/162606073801742?_rdc=1&_rdr\%22>directions for reporting Scam Ads</a> which are pretty straight forward as shown below: </p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\"If you believe that an ad on Facebook violates our Advertising Policies, you can report it. To report an ad that you see on Facebook:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Click next to the ad that you want to report</li>\r\n<li>Click <strong>Report ad</strong> and then follow the on-screen instructions.<br />Reports like these help improve the integrity and relevance of advertising on Facebook, and may result in another review of the ad by our ad review systems.\"</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Reporting a Scam Facebook Ad</h2>\r\n<p>Let’s walk through the actual process of reporting an Ad you find to be suspicious or are sure is a scam. Here is what you will see: </p>\r\n<p>1. Click on the *** button on the right side of the scam Ad. 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All that glitters is not gold. Nowhere is this saying truer than with Facebook Ads. Beautiful and attractive fake advertisements that lead to scam Ecommerce sites are easily the number one channel that get consumers scammed online.
So, what is a Scam Ad on Facebook? It is an ad that:
- Is selling inferior quality products while advertising superior quality items.
- Is not at all what it claims to sell.
- Has none of the products which they have put on the ad. If you pay, nothing will be delivered. You’ll simply lose money.
- Directs you to a phishing site to steal your personal information.
- Sells something completely different from what is advertised. The ad was to get your attention to click.
You can read more about scam Facebook ads in our article ‘Chinese Scammer Reveals His Secrets’.
Thankfully, Facebook is doing what it can to remove fake Ads that are reported by consumers. The site has directions for reporting Scam Ads which are pretty straight forward as shown below:
"If you believe that an ad on Facebook violates our Advertising Policies, you can report it. To report an ad that you see on Facebook:
- Click next to the ad that you want to report
- Click Report ad and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Reports like these help improve the integrity and relevance of advertising on Facebook, and may result in another review of the ad by our ad review systems."
Reporting a Scam Facebook Ad
Let’s walk through the actual process of reporting an Ad you find to be suspicious or are sure is a scam. Here is what you will see:
1. Click on the *** button on the right side of the scam Ad. Then, select “report ad”.
2. On the box appears, select the top option: “Misleading or scam”
3. There you go! It’s done.
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As the influence of the internet rises, so does the prevalence of online scams. There are fraudsters making all kinds of claims to trap victims online - from fake investment opportunities to online stores - and the internet allows them to operate from any part of the world with anonymity. The ability to spot online scams is an important skill to have as the virtual world is increasingly becoming a part of every facet of our lives. The below tips will help you identify the signs which can indicate that a website could be a scam.
Common Sense: Too Good To Be True
When looking for goods online, a great deal can be very enticing. A Gucci bag or a new iPhone for half the price? Who wouldn’t want to grab such a deal? Scammers know this too and try to take advantage of the fact.
If an online deal looks too good to be true, think twice and double-check things. The easiest way to do this is to simply check out the same product at competing websites (that you trust). If the difference in prices is huge, it might be better to double-check the rest of the website.
Check Out the Social Media Links
Social media is a core part of ecommerce businesses these days and consumers often expect online shops to have a social media presence. Scammers know this and often insert logos of social media sites on their websites. Scratching beneath the surface often reveals this fu
Disclaimer: This article was originally published in 2018 and has been updated in October 2025 to reflect more current information, resources, and advice. Scams and recovery options continue to evolve, so always double-check with your bank, payment provider, or local consumer protection authority for the latest guidance.
So the worst has come to pass - you realise you parted with your money too fast, and the site you used was a scam - what now? Well first of all, don’t despair!!
If you think you have been scammed, the first port of call when having an issue is to simply ask for a refund. This is the first and easiest step to determine whether you are dealing with a genuine company or scammers. Sadly, getting your money back from a scammer is not as simple as just asking.
If you are indeed dealing with scammers, the procedure (and chance) of getting your money back varies depending on the payment method you used.
PayPal
Debit card/Credit card
Bank transfer
Wire transfer
Google Pay
Bitcoin
PayPal
Good news: PayPal gives you strong protection. You can file a dispute within 180 days of your purchase.
You can get a refund if:
Your order never arrives, and the seller cannot provide proof of delivery.
The scammer sends you something completely different (e.g., a controller instead of a PlayStation).
The product condition was misrepresented (sold as new but arrives used).
The item is missing undisclosed parts.
The item is counterfeit.
Start your claim directly through Pay