New age-assurance rules on social media are creating confusion, and scammers are ready to exploit it. Teens who fear losing access to their accounts are especially vulnerable to convincing fake “verification” notices that steal passwords, IDs, and even facial data. Parents need to know how these scams work and how to help their teens spot them before they click.

Fake news site mimicking CBC used Howie Mandel clickbait to promote a scam—always check URLs, verify stories, and teach kids to think critically online.

Given that approximately 20% of Facebook users have been exposed to malware, and that over 600,000 accounts are hacked almost daily,...