Political and election ads flagged as fraud

Ads about elections, politics or social issues need authorisation and a disclaimer in many countries. Missing authorisation can lead to rejection or restriction. Complete the authorisation, add the disclaimer and keep the page clear about who pays.

By the Ad Account Unban team · Published 29 October 2026 · Last updated 29 October 2026

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What Meta may require

Identity authorisation of the advertiser.
A “Paid for by” disclaimer.
Compliance in the target country.

Common issues

Running before authorisation.
Mismatched names.
Using a personal profile.

Next step

Finish authorisation. Then request a review if the account was restricted.

Official sources

Meta Advertising Standards

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ad Account Unban is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Do all countries require it?

Rules differ. Check the country list.

Is a small campaign exempt?

Not by size.

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