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Oversight Board on anti-fraud ad account flags, 20 October 2026

bne IntelliNews reported on 20 October 2026 that the Oversight Board said Meta applied its anti-fraud policies excessively. It said such flags should go to specialist human reviewers. The statement is not a rule change by itself, and it does not restore any account.

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What was reported

The Board criticised how broadly the policies were applied and urged review by specialists.

What it changes

The report does not give a new route for advertisers. Use the review options Meta shows.

How to use it

Nothing in the statement helps one account directly. Keep your appeal short and specific.

Official sources

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