Meta probe flagged as fake Albanese makes Facebook comeback [Video]

The Albanese government will probe whether Meta has unlawfully promoted scams on its platforms, as the social media giant continues to take advertising money from criminals pushing blatantly fraudulent schemes on Facebook that target vulnerable Australians.

Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones said he had asked his department and office to examine whether Meta was breaching existing laws, including its criminal and civil obligations.

“Every hour that a scam ad is live on a Meta platform causes harm,” Jones said.

“It’s not good enough that they don’t have a system which enables blatantly criminal material to be removed.”

Jones’ comments came after this masthead published an investigation showing Meta was serving up ads promoting notorious sham investment platforms subject …