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New Facebook Report-Scam-Ads Tool & New Citizens Advice Scams Action Project.
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I sued Facebook for defamation in a campaigning lawsuit after it published 100s scam 'get rich quick' ads with my name & face in. I settled in return for 2 things, both LAUNCH TODAY
a) New Facebook Report-Scam-Ads Tool. This is unique to UK. Click the three buttons on the ad, then click 'report'. The new dedicated anti-scam ads team will look at them & take 'em down. I call it social policing. Together, those of us who can spot a scam, can help those who can't.
b) New Citizens Advice Scams Action Project. Paid for by £3m from Facebook. It gives 1on1 help for victims of scams and people who think they may be being scammed.
It's not a complete fix, but it's a great first step. Full details & contact info here: Martin Lewis, Citizens Advice and Facebook launch major initiatives to fight scam ads
a) New Facebook Report-Scam-Ads Tool. This is unique to UK. Click the three buttons on the ad, then click 'report'. The new dedicated anti-scam ads team will look at them & take 'em down. I call it social policing. Together, those of us who can spot a scam, can help those who can't.
b) New Citizens Advice Scams Action Project. Paid for by £3m from Facebook. It gives 1on1 help for victims of scams and people who think they may be being scammed.
It's not a complete fix, but it's a great first step. Full details & contact info here: Martin Lewis, Citizens Advice and Facebook launch major initiatives to fight scam ads
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
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Such as the one currently being shown on xe.com?
Facebook has got off lightly here. Maybe Nick Clegg is earning his keep :whistle:
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Another sponsored spoof on Facebook
Only I've put over $250 but they are asking for a lot of personal details which I'm not comfortable to give. So any advise will be much appreciated!
Is anybody from MSE bothering to read this thread? This page is still live a week later from my posting.