Nearly 600 new fraudulent brand accounts were created each month between April and June 2016 on social media sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Of nearly 5,000 social media accounts connected with 10 top global brand names, nearly one in five was fraudulent. Food service and retail companies have seen bad actors create what looks like a promotional site for coupons, access to special content or previews for online games. Brand fraud experts offer five tips for protecting your companys name and reputation on the social media platforms.”]
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