FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PAGE
Report to Facebook/Meta
REPORT TYPE
This report was filed with Facebook/Meta regarding fraudulent business pages and deceptive advertising associated with Gravel Monkey / Groundworks Supply LLC on Facebook and Instagram platforms.
REPORTED VIOLATIONS
- Fraudulent Business Page: Page represents a business engaged in consumer fraud
- Scam Advertising: Paid ads promoting fraudulent products/services
- Deceptive Practices: False claims about product availability and delivery
- Financial Fraud: Taking payment without delivering goods
PLATFORMS REPORTED
- Facebook: Business Page, Marketplace listings, Ads
- Instagram: Business Profile, Shopping features, Ads
- Meta Ads: Advertising account promoting fraud
EVIDENCE PROVIDED
- Screenshots of business pages and advertisements
- Documentation of fraudulent transactions
- Consumer complaint records
- Evidence of non-delivery pattern
- Corporate structure showing shell companies
Why Report to Meta?
Fraudulent businesses use Facebook and Instagram to reach victims through organic posts, paid advertising, and Marketplace. Reporting can result in page removal, ad account suspension, and protection of other consumers.
HOW TO FILE YOUR OWN REPORT
If you've been defrauded, file reports through these channels:
- Business Page: Click the three dots (•••) on the page → "Find Support or Report" → "Scam or Fraud"
- Ads: Click the three dots on any ad → "Report Ad" → Select "Scam"
- Marketplace: Report the listing as fraudulent
- Meta Business Help: Submit a formal fraud complaint through the Business Help Center
ADDITIONAL REPORTING
For comprehensive reporting, also consider:
- Reporting to Meta's Commerce Integrity team
- Filing with the Advertising Standards team
- Reporting individual posts as scams