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Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2026, 9:44 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Jordanians looking for a bargain are being scammed with false promises of cheap gold in a growing trend of online fraud.

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Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan

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