Facebook’s ‘Friendly Fraud’ — report reveals social media knowingly scammed children as Zuckerberg publishes WSJ column<div class="feat-image">
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Facebook seem be in perfect harmony over the past months, and the latest report might shine the social media in its worst light yet. Information from
RevealNews uncovers how Facebook privately used phrases such as “Friendly Fraud” in internal memos in reference to children spending money on games without their parents permission.</p>
<p>Perhaps more troubling is how the report alleges the company pushed developers into allowing games to entice children to spend money without parental guidance in an effort to “maximize revenue”.</p>
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