An investigation from Bleeping Computer found a series of fake ad posts on Instagram that directed users to phishing websites that collect login credentials as well as stories impersonating a well-known bank strategist that harvests contact information.
Another version of this scam involves fake ads and AI deepfake videos impersonating Brian Belski, Bank of Montreal's chief investment strategist. The "BMO Belski" ads show up in Instagram stories with screening questions like "How long have you been investing in stocks?" Upon answering, the user is prompted to submit their contact information to the advertiser. The videos direct users to private "investment groups" on WhatsApp.
As Bleeping Computer points out, the accounts behind the BMO Belski ads exist only on Facebook—Meta Business Manager allows Facebook pages to run Instagram ads without having an Instagram account. If you click through to the BMO Belski Facebook page, there are signs that the account is repurposing an existing page with an older creation date and established following (albeit only two posts), potentially giving it more credibility to the casual observer.
How to avoid bank impersonation scams
Always have a critical eye on social media content that appears to come from a legitimate entity or well-known individual. Investors (trustworthy ones, anyway) and celebrities are typically not giving too-good-to-be-true finance tips on Instagram and Facebook or in WhatsApp chats.
Credible Instagram accounts have a "verified" badge, but you should still be wary of entering credentials on a site you've clicked to from an ad. You're better off going directly to an organization's official account page or website and logging in from there to verify any online promotions. Ads on social media are used for spreading malware—another reason not to engage with them.
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