Meta removes scam ads after India warning

Meta removed dozens of fraudulent Facebook and Instagram advertisements following an advisory from India. The ads used explicit content to lure users into downloading malware that drained bank accounts.

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People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A removed dozens of deceptive ads after India flagged sexually explicit content leading to banking malware. The takedown follows a government advisory targeting fraudulent promotional campaigns. The incident highlights rising risks as fraud operators exploit digital payment growth.

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