Meta Removes Fake INTERPOL Ads Targeting Hong Kong Scam Victims
Meta has removed a series of fraudulent advertisements impersonating the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) that targeted residents in Hong Kong. The scam ads, which appeared on Facebook for several weeks, urged users to contact the global policing body to retrieve funds lost to previous scams. These posts were published by a fake news outlet page named 'Hong Kong Daily,' which falsely claimed affiliation with HKFP. INTERPOL clarified that it never contacts the public directly or requests money, urging citizens to report such incidents to local police. The Hong Kong Police Force stated it is actively cooperating with service providers to suppress fraudulent messages. While Meta emphasized its use of AI detection and policy enforcement against scams, a Reuters report highlights that the tech giant still generates billions in revenue from scam-related ads globally. Despite the removal of the specific INTERPOL-impersonating ads, other similar fraudulent campaigns targeting scam victims remain active on the platform, illustrating the ongoing challenge of digital fraud in the region.
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