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Adoption fraud can target hopeful families. Discover common scams, warning signs, and how to protect your adoption journey. Adoption fraud can blindside even the most prepared families, especially when emotions run high. Understanding common adoption scams and how to stay safe can help you move forward with more peace of mind. Adoption fraud is a scam in which someone uses deception to extract money, gifts, or emotional leverage from people hoping to adopt.

From fake ads to tech support fraud, see how scammers exploit Facebook and how to protect your data and money. Facebook may feel like a safe place to connect, but scammers are increasingly using its ads, posts, and messages to deceive users. Here’s how cybercriminals are turning your feed into a gateway for fraud and what you can do to stay protected. When you open Facebook, you might expect birthday alerts, travel snapshots, or quick messages with friends.

How a simple “I found your photo” message can quietly take over your account.

Avast advises how to spot fake e-shops, recognize new methods scammers use, and remain safe this holiday season. Holiday shopping is in full swing, and so is the hunt for great deals. As online shopping becomes the default for many, a shadowy industry of fake e-shops is growing right alongside it. The holiday season is the perfect time for scammers. People are hurried, stressed and busy getting the best gifts for their loved ones, which makes it harder to stay alert.

AI deepfakes are making fraud even more sophisticated. Learn how to stay safe from deepfake scams. Scammers are using deepfake technology to replicate your child's voice in a kidnapping hoax, catfish with AI-generated video dates, and impersonate executives to steal millions. Learn how to spot deepfake fraud, and use Avast Scam Guardian to help verify what's real before it's too late.