Scam ads on Facebook and Instagram using your face or brand
Fake investment ads using celebrities' and executives' faces can be found in the Meta Ad Library and reported in bulk.
Steps
- Search the Meta Ad Library for your name, brand and common scam headlines.
- Report each ad as a scam.
- Use Meta's brand rights protection tool for registered trademarks.
- Report the destination site to its host and Google.
Note
Meta has started offering facial-recognition-based protection against celebrity scam ads in some countries; enrol if eligible.
Frequently asked questions
Why do the ads keep coming back?
Scammers open new accounts; regular scanning and fast reports are needed.