Facebook advertisers must verify their identities by end-June following rise of scam ads


MHA said Facebook was unable to curb the frequency of scam advertisements in the second half of 2024. - LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE: By the end of June, all Facebook advertisers will be required to verify their identities by uploading their government-issued ID.

The mandatory verification for all advertisers comes on the heels of a 12 per cent increase in reports about scam advertisements on Facebook from June to December 2024.

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