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Meta is fighting scam ads in Australia – but has ‘no plans’ to do so in NZ
It underlines the stark gap between Australia's tough approach to big tech and New Zealand's meek, deferential attitude.
Meta cracks down on scammers with tougher financial ad rules in Australia
Meta is implementing new verification requirements for financial services advertisements in Australia to address the growing issue of 'celeb-bait' scam ads.
Meta bows to pressure to crack down on blatant scam ads
The social media giant has faced mounting calls to improve ad verification after a probe by this masthead revealed it had been accepting money from obvious scammers.
Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at Australians
The move comes after Meta in October said it took down 8,000 so-called "celeb bait" ads, as part of an effort with Australian banks to curb the scams that use images of famous people to trick consumers into giving money to fake investment schemes.
Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50 million 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 running financial services ads, advertisers will be required to verify their beneficiary and payer information,
Meta Tightens Financial Ad Rules in Australia to Combat Rising Social Media Scams
Meta Platforms has introduced stricter ad regulations for financial products in Australia, aiming to curb scams. Advertisers must now verify credentials, including financial licenses, to ensure transparency and
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.
Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week.
Meta tightens financial ad rules to combat scams in Australia
In its latest bid to combat scams, social media company Meta is rolling out stricter rules for advertisers. The new rules are aimed at addressing the rising number of financial scams targeting Australian users and are set to roll out in early 2025.
Meta Implements Stricter Ad Rules in Australia to Combat Financial Scams
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has introduced enhanced regulations for advertisers of financial products and services in Australia. The new measures aim to curb the spread of scams on its platforms,
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