Re:Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem
by darkfloo on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @10:41AM
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It’s only a problem for Facebook if they get prosecuted, so far it’s a problem problem for Facebook users(a very bad one to be clear). I’d love to believe they will be dragged in front of a court, but it’s unclear to me what could be charged , unless they are knowingly involved.
Re:Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem
by MattGaiser on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @10:02AM
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Facebook in general has a huge scam problem. I routinely see ads claiming to be from CBC or CNN or Reuters selling lottery software, Bitcoin engines or perpetual motion machines.
Supplements seem to be the most legal out of all the scams regularly run.
Re:Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem
by derwiki on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @10:39AM
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Perpetual motion ones particularly grind my gears. My dad, a retired science teacher who KNOWS better will occasionally send me these. Dad don’t you think that would be legit big news if true?
Re:Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem
by archerx on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @10:39AM
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Yet they have no problem flagging legit stuff. Back in 2019 I remember a pair of shorts (part of procedurally generated street ware fashion project) got flagged as offensive for some reason and my campaign got suspended. I reached out to Facebook and actually got a human and they unsuspended my account but the experience also made me stop buying ads from them.
Re:Facebook Has a Health Scam Problem
by nradov on Wednesday April 29, 2026 @03:17PM
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It's just you. There's nothing wrong with informing adults about the existence and benefits of medications. Many consumers aren't even aware that there are medications available to treat their conditions. They don't know to ask their doctor about it. Even a lot of doctors don't stay current on new medications. There's a real knowledge gap.
It’s the main reason why Meta doesn’t actually ever against scammers
Supplements seem to be the most legal out of all the scams regularly run.
In a less corrupt world we'd change the law so that scams on Facebook were Facebook's problem.
Is it just me or should advertising medication just be illegal as a whole? If you need meds you should talk to your doctor.
OTC is ok.
I think its gatekeping and there should be a way to get everything without another adult telling you no.
There is a lot of bias around what and how and when and who can take what.
Its a class thing, poor people buy crystal, the rich buy ritalin from the doctor.
Facebook I'm sure does not think they have a problem, as they make a ton of money from running these garbage ads with no consequences.