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flag Meta earned $18B from China in 2024, including $3B from banned ads, despite warnings and a failed anti-fraud effort.

flag Meta earned over $18 billion in ad revenue from China in 2024, with more than $3 billion from banned ads like scams and illegal gambling, despite internal warnings and a temporary anti-fraud team that cut fraud by half. flag After the team was disbanded and restrictions lifted, banned ads again made up about 16% of China-related revenue by mid-2025. flag A Reuters test found deceptive "get-rich-quick" ads ran for a week on Facebook and Instagram, reaching thousands, even though they violated policies. flag These ads were placed through Meta’s "Badged Partners," including agencies linked to Chinese resellers, some of which openly advised circumventing rules. flag Meta’s automated systems failed to catch the ads, and AI even suggested more persuasive language. flag After the findings, Meta removed its partner directory and said it was reviewing the program. flag U.S. prosecutors have seized over $200 million tied to a stock fraud scheme promoted via Meta ads.

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