Facebook and its cryptocurrency Libra are already targeted by crooks

In recent days, the number of fake accounts, pages and groups multiplied on the Internet and on social networks has been presented as an official platform for the purchase and sale of Libra, the US newspaper reported.

In buylibracoins.com, for example, the pre-purchase of Libras is announced and, in addition to the card, payment with other virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, is accepted.

Hundreds of Internet users follow some fake accounts and Facebook and Instagram pages. There are also such fraudulent profiles on Twitter, YouTube and other platforms.

Another blow for Facebook

For Facebook, the appearance of these frauds with their cryptocurrency even before its launch is a blow because it comes at a time when the social network is facing a deluge of criticism from politicians and regulators around the world, because Libra is a threat to the global financial system.

The Secretary of the US Treasury, Steven Mnuchinsays that Facebook would be subject to "very high security standards" before being able to participate in the payment system.

After the publication of the publication, Facebook and Instagram announced the deletion of some accounts containing the social network logo and photos of Mark Zuckerberg, executive director of the company.

"Facebook has removed the ads and pages that break its rules when it became aware of its existence and we are working to improve the means of fraud detection on our platforms," ​​said a spokesman from the company.