Fake News: The ‘Bitcoin Trading System’ Allegedly Endorsed By HH Sheikh Mohamed Is An Internet Scam
Facebook is taking action after a fake news story using the image of Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince went viral for a bitcoin scam.
The story suggested HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was endorsing a Bitcoin trading system, and that for a minor fee, (AED918) residents could get rich, fast.
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According to The National, scam accounts duping citizens are located in Ukraine and Argentina, and Facebook, the platform where the posts were widely shared, is on the case.
Facebook has a dedicated team to detect and delete posts from bogus accounts, and the accounts and sponsored post have reportedly been deleted.
