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Centre Warns Facebook, Instagram Porn Ads Lead to Online Fraud
✍️ TOI India
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 06:49 AM
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The Indian government has warned that pornographic advertisements on Facebook and Instagram are being used to lure users into fraudulent schemes. It urged the platforms to take immediate action to stop such ads.
The Centre has issued an advisory warning that pornographic advertisements appearing on Facebook and Instagram are being used to trap users in fraudulent activities.
According to the advisory, such ads often redirect users to deceptive websites that seek personal information or money under false pretences.
The government has urged the social media platforms to strengthen their advertisement screening processes and remove any violating content without delay.
Users are advised to remain vigilant, avoid clicking on suspicious ads, and report any misleading content to the platforms and authorities.
According to the advisory, such ads often redirect users to deceptive websites that seek personal information or money under false pretences.
The government has urged the social media platforms to strengthen their advertisement screening processes and remove any violating content without delay.
Users are advised to remain vigilant, avoid clicking on suspicious ads, and report any misleading content to the platforms and authorities.