Security1 hOctober 20, 2026, 01:10

Counterfeiters advertised fake cash on TikTok

TikTok ran dozens of ads promoting the sale of counterfeit currency. One ad pointed users to a Telegram account offering a 10% discount code, "TikTok10," on fake money.

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Counterfeiters advertised fake cash on TikTok

TikTok ran dozens of ads selling counterfeit currency
One ad led to a Telegram account with a TikTok10 discount code
The platform is owned by China's ByteDance

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