How to Report Facebook Gambling Groups That Violate Meta Policy (Step-by-Step)
During your use of Facebook, you must have occasionally encountered groups related to gambling, lotteries, or betting, content that seriously violates Meta’s policies. Not only do they annoy, but these groups can also lead to scam risks, information theft, and a negative impact on the community. Therefore, besides deleting activity on Facebook to avoid tracking ads, reporting violating fanpages is also one of the important steps to ensure personal safety and maintain a safer, healthier Facebook environment. In this article, BlackHatWorld will guide you step-by-step, in detail, and easily understand how to effectively report gambling groups that violate Meta’s policies. Let’s start!
Identifying deceptive gambling ads and groups on Facebook.
Before you proceed to report or handle any violating content, the most important thing is to know how to identify what constitutes deceptive gambling ads or groups. This is because violators are becoming increasingly sophisticated, constantly changing their approach to bypass Meta policies. When we accompany advertisers and users, the first thing we usually emphasize is the ability to clearly distinguish unusual signs. Below are the points you need to pay special attention to.
Identifying signs of gambling content hidden beneath “gifts” or “lucky predictions.”
Many gambling groups no longer openly use keywords like “betting,” “lottery,” and “sweepstakes.” Instead, they disguise themselves as sharing prediction tips, giving away lucky numbers, or sharing “business secrets.” When scrolling through Facebook, if you see posts like “finalizing numbers tonight,” “expert prediction,” or “get free numbers,” it is highly likely to be deceptive gambling content. These groups often require users to join a VIP group via the inbox to join a VIP group, thereby luring them into actual gambling behavior.
Ads using images of money and quick profits
Ads directed at deceptive gambling activities often target the psychology of wanting to earn money fast. We frequently see ad creatives featuring images of cash stacked on a table, extremely strong growth charts, or calls to action like “earn 5 million every night,” “10x profit in just minutes.” As advertisers, you must be familiar with these implausible calls. That is a very strong sign that the ad campaign is intentionally leading users toward violating activities.
Groups requiring personal information or deposit transfers
Gambling evasion groups not only aim to attract people to the game but may also carry out fraudulent acts. If a group asks you to provide your citizen ID (CCCD), deposit transfer to join a VIP group, deposit money to “activate the account,” or join a “99% accurate prediction package,” this is almost a typical manifestation of betting and fraud activities. We have supported many users who reported being asked to transfer from a few hundred thousand to a few million dong immediately after joining the group.
High posting frequency and sensational language
Disguised gambling groups often post continuously from morning till night to maintain curiosity. There are even groups that post over 20 articles per day with content like “close the deal quickly before it’s too late,” “join the group now to win big tonight.” When you see a group with unusual activity and frequent content aimed at forcing viewers to act quickly, that is a sign they are attempting to lure users into the betting spiral.
Newly created group, but with abnormal member growth
Another quite obvious sign is the extremely fast increase in the number of members, even though the group was only established a few days ago. This is usually the result of using fake accounts to boost the member count or mass inviting through other groups. If you see a brand new community group with thousands of members after just a few days, be cautious because it is highly likely that the group is engaged in illegal activities.
How to Report Facebook Gambling Groups That Violate Meta Policy (Step-by-Step)
As we accompany you in using Facebook every day, it is evident that online gambling activities still appear sporadically in many groups and pages. Due to Facebook’s algorithm and policy circumvention methods, the increasing number of ad content causes a cluttered experience. This type of content also severely violates the law in some countries and Meta’s policies. Therefore, proper reporting will help the online community become safer and more responsible.
In the Philippines and some other countries, online gambling in all forms is considered illegal under Republic Act No. 9287, also known as the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law. This includes e-sabong, which was once very popular on social media platforms. Not only prohibited by the law, but Facebook also strictly bans content such as:
- Promoting online gambling
- Livestreams or e-sabong cockfighting videos
- Groups and pages that support, guide, or organize online betting
If you see a group posting a video of people playing ‘bau cua’ along with a link to “join betting now”, or a page constantly sharing an online ‘bau cua’ schedule, then this content violates community standards and needs to be reported immediately.
Steps to report content and illegal online gambling groups on Facebook
When you encounter a post, video, or group showing signs of promoting e-sabong, you can follow this process to submit a report:
Open the reporting options
First, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the fanpage you believe is in violation. We recommend you do this immediately upon detection to prevent the content from spreading in the community.
Select “Find support or report post”
Here, Facebook will display a list of common violations. You just need to click on the reporting section.
Select the appropriate reason
In the reason for reporting section, advertisers and we often select items such as:
- Promoting illegal activities
- Violating community standards
- Content related to gambling
Choose the description that best fits the content you are seeing.
Additional information
To help Facebook process accurately, you can choose to add options related to “online gambling” or “e-sabong.” This helps the system categorize the violation faster.
For example, if you see a group posting a cockfighting livestream video with a funding link, you just need to select “online gambling” and submit the report.
Submitting the report
Once complete, just click “submit.” Your report will be reviewed by Facebook, and in many cases, the violating content can be removed within just a few hours.
Our act of reporting early is not only to protect ourselves but also to help prevent other users, especially minors, from being exposed to harmful or deceptive content. E-sabong groups often lure participants, request money transfers, or the disclosure of personal information, causing many serious damages.
Tips for hiding gambling games in the Facebook games category.
When playing games on Facebook, you will sometimes encounter gambling ads that are inappropriate or violate Meta’s policies. This not only affects your gaming experience but can also cause a negative impact if children or sensitive users accidentally access them. We will guide you step-by-step to hide or report these ads, ensuring the gaming environment on Facebook becomes safer and more positive.
Step 1: Access games on Facebook
First, open Facebook and click the games icon on the top toolbar. This is where you can access all the games you are currently playing or interested in. We advise you to select the game you play frequently to ensure the subsequent steps are applied correctly.
Step 2: Select the game to report
After entering the Games section, select the game for which you want to hide gambling ads. For example, if you are playing a puzzle game or a strategy game, choose that exact game for accurate operation.
Step 3: Open the options menu
From the game interface, look over to the right menu and click the three-dot icon. This is where all the game-related options are located, including content management and reporting functions.
Step 4: Report inappropriate ads
In the displayed menu, select Report to Facebook. A drop-down menu will appear; select the inappropriate content option. This is the standard choice for reporting violating ads or content, including gambling ads you do not wish to see.
Step 5: Specify the exact issue
Next, in the reporting section, specify the issue you are facing. For example, if the ad relates to casino games or betting, mark the option related to gambling or inappropriate content. This helps Facebook process the report more accurately.
Step 6: Complete the report
Click the Done button to submit the report. Facebook will receive your feedback and proceed to evaluate and hide the violating ad from the game or from that ad account. We recommend you do this regularly whenever you encounter an inappropriate ad to contribute to building a safe gaming environment.
Important note
Reporting ads not only helps you personally avoid unwanted content but also contributes to maintaining a positive community on Facebook. Your feedback is a crucial part of helping Meta control and restrict policy-violating ads, especially gambling ads targeting underage users.
By taking these simple reporting steps, you not only protect yourself but also contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy gaming environment on Facebook. Remember that every piece of your feedback matters and helps Meta control violating content more effectively.
Frequently asked questions
You cannot eliminate all gambling ads, but reporting violating ads will significantly reduce the number of inappropriate ads you see.
Typically, Facebook will review and process the report within a few days. However, the exact time may vary depending on the volume of reports the system receives.
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