Facebook Cracks Down on Russian-Based 'Fake News' Operations
- 5 years ago
Facebook Cracks Down on Russian-Based 'Fake News' Operations 364 of the accounts were linked to Russian news agency Sputnik. Facebook says the removals were due to the accounts working in a "coordinated inauthentic effort to spread misinformation." Facebook, via statement In addition, Facebook says it has gotten rid of another smaller operation based in Russia which revolved around
148 now-deleted accounts. Facebook adds that this network spent $25,000 in ads in 2018.
148 now-deleted accounts. Facebook adds that this network spent $25,000 in ads in 2018.