Facebook Ordered to Ban Scam Ads Using Big Brother Founder
- Company faces fine of $11,000 each time disputed posts appear
- Amsterdam court issues ruling in de Mol lawsuit on Monday
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Facebook Inc. suffered a blow as a Dutch judge imposed a penalty payment for each time it fails to block cryptocurrency ads improperly using the image of the originator of the Big Brother television franchise.
The company must pay 10,000 euros ($11,000) each time the posts using the image of John de Mol appear, up to a maximum of 1 million euros, an Amsterdam court ruled Monday. Facebook said it is considering its options, including an appeal.