CompanyUnited StatesEst. 1994Website

Yahoo

Yahoo has been named in 1 documented digital harm incident. The most common harm domain is Fraud & Financial.

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Minors involved

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Financial harm

Documented Incidents

May 1, 2023

Middle-aged father loses $280,000 to pig butchering scam on Facebook

A father lost $280,000 after falling victim to a 'pig butchering' scam on Facebook. The scam involved fraudulent financial transactions, emphasizing the growing threat of such scams on social media platforms. The incident underscores the importance of vigilance and protective measures against online financial fraud.

Fraud & FinancialAI-Powered Financial Fraud

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Linked Legislation

HB 2411 — Consumer Counsel, Division Of; Expands Duties, Artificial Intelligence Fraud And Abuse

Virginia

AI Fraud Deterrence Act (HR 6306)

United States

S 8605 — Enacts The 'Fraudulent Social Media Advertising Prevention Act'

New York

By Harm Domain

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