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New Facebook Report-Scam-Ads Tool & New Citizens Advice Scams Action Project.
MSE_Martin
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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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Keep up the good work Big Chief MSE!0
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This only applies to Facebook, so what about other sites showing ads using the Martin Lewis name and reputation?
Such as the one currently being shown on xe.com?0 -
£3 million?
Facebook has got off lightly here. Maybe Nick Clegg is earning his keep :whistle:Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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Nice one Martin :beer:
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I've just received an email from"Rose Hill" [EMAIL="yxdarpc@jimincma.art"]yxdarpc@jimincma.art[/EMAIL] spoofing a Daily Mirror page and with an article by Rose Hill in which Martin Lewis endorses Bitcoin. It links to a spoof Mirror web site, again featuring Martin's strong recommendation to invest in Bitcoin. I'm not fooled, but you can see many will believe it and follow the advice.0
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https://szxinfajia.com/product-breville-bov900bss-convection-and-air-fry-smart-oven-air-brushed-stainless-steel-blm/?fbclid=IwAR1Wlx9o6aml03h_t_-jRyYc7p8q98NCZE7FxgjXvCGwaVF5HMUevV25q4w
Another sponsored spoof on FacebookMake £2025 in 2025
Prolific £229.82, Octopoints £4.27, Topcashback £290.85, Tesco Clubcard challenges £60, Misc Sales £321, Airtime £10.
Total £915.94/£2025 45.2%
Make £2024 in 2024
Prolific £907.37, Chase Intt £59.97, Chase roundup int £3.55, Chase CB £122.88, Roadkill £1.30, Octopus referral reward £50, Octopoints £70.46, Topcashback £112.03, Shopmium referral £3, Iceland bonus £4, Ipsos survey £20, Misc Sales £55.44Total £1410/£2024 70%Make £2023 in 2023 Total: £2606.33/£2023 128.8%0 -
Nice one Martin! Can anyone tell me if the Bitcoin dealer 'Brokerz' is a genuine set-up or a scam? Likewise Buysmartbits?
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!0 -
Is anybody from MSE bothering to read this thread? This page is still live a week later from my posting.Make £2025 in 2025
Prolific £229.82, Octopoints £4.27, Topcashback £290.85, Tesco Clubcard challenges £60, Misc Sales £321, Airtime £10.
Total £915.94/£2025 45.2%
Make £2024 in 2024
Prolific £907.37, Chase Intt £59.97, Chase roundup int £3.55, Chase CB £122.88, Roadkill £1.30, Octopus referral reward £50, Octopoints £70.46, Topcashback £112.03, Shopmium referral £3, Iceland bonus £4, Ipsos survey £20, Misc Sales £55.44Total £1410/£2024 70%Make £2023 in 2023 Total: £2606.33/£2023 128.8%0
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