Foreign Scams on SNS: Real Cases from Facebook and Instagram
How to Deal with Foreign Scams on Facebook and Instagram? Scam tactics by foreigners on SNS are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Especially on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, scammers often approach casually, then slowly build a relationship that leads to financial requests. This article introduces real-life scam cases to help you recognize these tactics and provides practical countermeasures to avoid falling victim. Real Case 1: Impersonating Military Personnel and Asking for Shipping Fees An Instagram DM begins with "I'm a U.S. soldier stationed overseas." After several friendly exchanges, the scammer says, "I’ll send you a package" and asks for a shipping fee of hundreds of dollars . They often steal real military photos and even use fake video call apps. Any mention of sending a package and asking for advance fees is a scam. Real Case 2: Romance Scam – Emotional Bonding Then Money Requests After accepting a Facebook friend req...