FAKEBOOK: AKA Facebook sponsoring hoax advertisement, again, again and again.

With false stories becoming easier to spread across social media, Facebook has sworn to tackle the problem the head on. Despite this, fake adverts plastered with famous public figures continue to proliferate the site, with one egregious case inviting users to read on the [supposed death of Queen Elizabeth II](http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/facebook-makes-money-promoting-sick-10245795). The enduring prevalence of such adverts have brought on accusations of hypocrisy, as Facebook earns money from the very same paid-for hoax ads they’ve promised to crack down on. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, hoaxers can pay as little as 13 Pence Sterling (or 17 American cents) a click for fake ads under the “sponsored” column. Ads on this part of the site are difficult to block or flag as false since Facebook users need to hover their cursors over the post to remove it. “The Queen Has Died” hoax was…

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