Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on its Facebook, Instagram and Messenger platforms.
When her so-called mentor suggested she sell her car and all her physical belongings at a pawn shop to try and 'unfreeze' her account, Dawn Furseth realized she had been scammed.
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.
Social media platforms must report monthly how many children's accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week.
A woman is sharing her story as a warning about a Facebook ad offering a popular chocolate in bulk, perfect for the holidays.
Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.