Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds


Many of the pages sold Trump-related merchandise such as flags, hats, banners and coins or advertised fictitious investment schemes. The true motive, apparently, was to get a user's credit card information. — AP

WASHINGTON: The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin. All in exchange for taking a quick survey and providing a credit card number for the US$5 (RM23) shipping and handling.

"You’ll get two free gifts just by taking this quick poll in support of Trump,” says the ad's narrator.

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