Forbes Daily Briefing

Counterfeiters Are Advertising Fake Cash On TikTok

Forbes Daily Briefing

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The Chinese-owned social network has run dozens of ads promoting the sale of counterfeit currency. One even directed users to a Telegram account offering a discount code for 10% off fake money: “TikTok10.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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