Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem

MattGaiser

Facebook in general has a huge scam problem. I routinely see ads claiming to be from CBC or CNN or Reuters selling lottery software, Bitcoin engines or perpetual motion machines. Supplements seem to be the most legal out of all the scams regularly run.

darkfloo

It’s only a problem for Facebook if they get prosecuted, so far it’s a problem problem for Facebook users(a very bad one to be clear). I’d love to believe they will be dragged in front of a court, but it’s unclear to me what could be charged , unless they are knowingly involved.

gmerc

These ads compete in the supply side auction with real healthcare ads, causing massive CAC spikes for legitimate providers. It’s the main reason why Meta doesn’t actually ever against scammers

childofhedgehog

https://archive.is/TcZ0X Is it just me or should advertising medication just be illegal as a whole? If you need meds you should talk to your doctor.

garethsprice

More like, society has a Facebook health scam problem (or just a "Facebook problem"). Facebook I'm sure does not think they have a problem, as they make a ton of money from running these garbage ads with no consequences.