Scammers Are Hacking Government Websites to Post Dangerous Fake Ads

Scammers have been hacking into government websites and uploading fake advertisements claiming to offer leaked content from OnlyFans, an adult subscription service. These ads contain malicious links designed to trick people into clicking. Interestingly, thousands of copyright complaints from OnlyFans creators are actually helping remove these dangerous links by getting the hacked pages taken down. This affects any family member who might accidentally click on these links while searching online or visiting what appears to be a legitimate government website. The fake ads can appear on official government sites, making them seem more trustworthy than they actually are. Clicking these links could expose your computer or phone to malware, steal your personal information, or charge your credit card for fake services.

Here is what your family should do right now. First, have a conversation with teens and young adults in your household about this scam. Explain that criminals use provocative content as bait to get people to click dangerous links. Second, install or update antivirus software on all family devices. Third, make sure web browsers are set to warn about suspicious sites. Fourth, teach everyone this rule: if an offer seems too good to be true, especially for free access to paid content, it is definitely a scam. Fifth, if someone in your family accidentally clicks on a suspicious link, immediately run a full antivirus scan on that device and change passwords for important accounts from a different, clean device. For ongoing safety, teach your children and teens that trying to access pirated or leaked content is not just unethical but dangerous. These are the exact tactics criminals use to spread malware and steal information. Remind everyone that even on official-looking websites, unexpected pop-ups or ads for adult content should be an immediate red flag. Before clicking any link, hover over it to see the actual web address (URL). If it looks strange or leads somewhere unexpected, do not click. Building these habits will protect your family from this scam and many others.