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
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
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  • Keep up the good work Big Chief MSE!
  • D_M_E
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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?
  • VfM4meplse
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    £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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  • Blulu
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    Nice one Martin :beer:

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  • Roxer
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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.
  • Slinky
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  • 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!
  • Slinky
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    Slinky wrote: »


    Is anybody from MSE bothering to read this thread? This page is still live a week later from my posting.
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