A fraudulent Facebook ad, disguised as a Luxemburger Wort article, has been circulating online, aiming to deceive Luxembourg residents.

Fake emails, giveaways, and even fraudulent letters claiming to be from the police have become commonplace, including in Luxembourg.

In a recent incident, an AI-generated Facebook ad posed as a fake article from the newspaper 'Luxemburger Wort' to deceive users. The ad aimed to lure individuals into clicking suspicious links and sending money to scammers.

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These types of scams are increasingly prevalent online, particularly on social media platforms. Notable examples include one featuring a fake Jean-Claude Juncker and another misusing an image of RTL Télé news anchor Lynn Cruchten.

If you encounter similar messages, ads, or posts on social media or other platforms, you are encouraged to report them directly to the respective service.

Below is an example of another fraudulent Facebook post, this time featuring a fabricated interview.

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