Growing Scrutiny Over China-Linked Online Scam Ads

Online scam advertisements tied to China are drawing growing scrutiny in the United States.
Published: 1/16/2026, 11:59:58 PM EST

Online scam advertisements tied to China are drawing growing scrutiny in the United States. They continue to appear on major digital platforms, impacting American consumers and businesses.

To break down where these scams are showing up and why they matter, we’re joined by Rex Lee. He’s a cybersecurity advisor at My Smart Privacy.