Facebook’s “Fuel Filter” Fiasco: Unmasking the Silencer Scam with a Bang!
Ads on Facebook and Instagram have been promoting “fuel filters” that can be modified into gun silencers, potentially leading to felony charges without federal approval. Despite Meta’s ban on silencer ads, these promotions persist, driven by a network of Facebook pages marketing the questionable “fuel filters.”
Hot Take:
Who knew that Facebook and Instagram were the new Wild West for DIY gun enthusiasts? If only the fuel filter ads came with a warning: “For best results, follow federal law or enjoy your new criminal record!” Who needs a Netflix documentary when you have Meta’s endless library of questionable ads?
Key Points:
- Meta’s platforms have been flooded with ads promoting “fuel filters” that can be modified into gun silencers.
- Despite regulations, thousands of these ads have managed to slip through Meta’s moderation filters.
- The network behind these ads is possibly based in China and operates using a drop-shipping scheme.
- Meta has removed some of these ads after being contacted by WIRED, but similar ads keep popping up.
- Silencers are heavily regulated, and using or owning one without approval can lead to felony charges.
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