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Losses to cryptocurrency scams top $1B, FTC reports
Nearly half of the scams originated on social media.
Facebook, Twitter, Google move to intercept Russian propaganda, disinformation about Ukraine
Policymakers have been applying pressure to social media giants to hold back the tide of disinformation.
Scammers targeted YouTube creators to takeover accounts, promote crypto investment fraud
YouTube has struggled with scammers taking over channels to spread cryptocurrency scams before.
YouTube joins Silicon Valley backlash against Trump content
In practice, YouTube's decision is similar to Facebook's move against the president last week.
Facebook, Twitter act on Trump's false messaging after violence at Capitol
Trump's activity was the extension of a long and ultimately dangerous line of public comments.
Senators warn YouTube to buck up on misinformation
Video content poses a unique threat.
