Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at Australians

Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ

Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced a new measure it says will protect its Australian users against financial scams. Before...

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New $50m fines touted amid Meta's scam ad crackdown

A new verification procedure for financial advertisers on Meta platforms will “protect Australians”. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) By Jack Gramenz and Luke Costin in Sydney Australians will be better protected from scams under new Meta-imposed advertising rules as digital giants face a crackdown on perceived anti-competitive behaviour. The parent company of Facebook and Instagram on Monday announced plans to tighten requirements for ads promoting fi…