It’s astounding how the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reveals that victims from over 80 countries are inadvertently lured into scam centers through bogus job offers plastered all over social media. These platforms, notably Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are the same ones the corporate media insist we trust blindly. Where’s the outrage from the mainstream media about this colossal failure to protect vulnerable populations? Instead of addressing the root of the problem, channels like CNN and MSNBC would rather sell you tales of inflation or climate change—anything to distract from the real predators lurking on these platforms.

While the IOM lays bare the shocking statistics, you can bet your bottom dollar outlets like Fox News or NPR will veer left or right to fit their narratives, painting this situation as just another statistic among many. Instead of an aggressive push to hold social media companies accountable, they prioritize sensationalism and political jockeying. The sad truth? The mainstream media benefits from spreading fear and chaos rather than focusing on solutions.

Why aren’t these media giants taking a stand against the very platforms they rely on for advertising revenue? Because criticizing Facebook would mean biting the hand that feeds them. Instead of delivering real news, they opt for clickbait headlines while real victims slip through the cracks of their reporting. It’s not just irresponsible; it’s a façade to keep audiences distracted and disempowered. When will we demand accountability for those who profit while lives are destroyed?