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1. Facebook uses a “Trust Score” model to evaluate each Business Manager (BM)
Each BM and ad account is assigned an internal trust score, based on:
- Behavioral history
- Policy violation history
- User feedback frequency
- Auto-flagging by Facebook’s AI systems
If the trust score drops too low → the system may automatically disable the BM or request verification.
2. Multi-layer detection algorithm
Layer 1: Automated behavioral checks
Facebook uses AI to monitor:
- Number of disapproved ads in a short period
- Sudden spikes in ad spending
- Suspicious login IPs or devices (via accounts or VPNs)
- Repeated payment failures
Layer 2: Graph analysis
Facebook analyzes:
- Whether any users in the BM have previous policy violations
- If the BM is connected to other penalized BMs (via pixel, page, domain, etc.)
Layer 3: Ad content machine learning (ML)
Facebook’s ML models analyze:
- Ad copy semantics (e.g. false claims, exaggerated wording, medical or financial terms)
- Landing pages for scam flags or redirect patterns
- User feedback such as "I don’t like this ad" or "Misleading ad"
Why do some BMs stay active?
1. Long-term, healthy ad history
- Facebook tends to preserve BMs with consistent, high spending and low violation rates.
2. Verified business accounts
- BMs that have completed Facebook’s business verification process get extra protection.
3. Clean admin accounts
- Admins with long-standing, stable Facebook accounts without suspicious activity help reduce risk.
| Evaluation Factor | Can it trigger BM disablement? |
|---|---|
| Ad policy violations | |
| Misleading or sensitive content | |
| “Dirty” user accounts (e.g. via, clones) | |
| Unverified business | |
| Linked to other bad BMs | |
| Low trust score from negative feedback |