It looks like Facebook is not properly vetting sponsored posts before running them online. Some of these sponsored posts may seem to be legitimate and provides a link to a valid page but sometimes, upon closer look, these sponsored posts contain links to questionable websites.
Recently, users have discovered a link contained in a sponsored post. Upon clicking the post, it redirects to a webpage that sells hacked PayPal accounts. The website promoted by the sponsored post originated from Russia and it charges differently depending on the amount of money present in the hacked account, according to security researcher Graham Cluely.
The higher the amount contained in the PayPal account, the more expensive the account gets. For instance, if a hacked PayPal account contains around $90-$130, you can access the account after paying $30. If you want access to an account with $300-$400 available balance, you will have to pay $70. If you want to have access to a PayPal account containing $2000 balance, you will need to pay $470. Additionally, you will also receive extra PayPal wallet free of charge.
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