Facebook removes 687 accounts, pages linked to Congress IT Cell for spamming
Facebook has been ramping up efforts to ensure that its platforms aren't misused to spread misinformation, especially ahead of polls in India.
PTI
- Apr 1, 2019,
- Updated Apr 1, 2019 3:54 PM IST
Social media giant Facebook Monday said it has removed 687 pages and accounts linked to individuals associated with an IT Cell of the Congress party as it cracks down on fake accounts and spam.
These accounts, it said, were part of coordinated networks and were removed not based on content or fake news but for "inauthentic behaviour" and for pushing spam.
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Social media giant Facebook Monday said it has removed 687 pages and accounts linked to individuals associated with an IT Cell of the Congress party as it cracks down on fake accounts and spam.
These accounts, it said, were part of coordinated networks and were removed not based on content or fake news but for "inauthentic behaviour" and for pushing spam.
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