Meta removes 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts in massive scam crackdown

Meta removed over 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups, Announced October 13.
The crackdown targeted scam networks in Nigeria and Ghana, mainly impersonating users from the US and UK.
Authorities arrested 28 suspects, rescued 117 trafficking victims and identified over 30 suspected scam centres.
Meta joined 14 other tech companies and police from 10 countries to fight romance, investment and other scams.

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