Meta does not specify which accounts have been deleted, but some research shows that influencer Marc Blata, who offered “copy-trading” advice via his stories (supposedly similar investments to those of experienced traders), saw his Instagram profile deleted. It is the same for his companion, Nadé Blata, as well as for Laurent Correia, a candidate for reality TV known for the program JLC Family, broadcast on the antennas of the TF1 group.
The AVI Collective earlier this week announced the filing of two collective complaints, bringing together the testimonies of 88 plaintiffs, for “fraud” and “breach of trust”.
Several deputies have taken up the subject at the same time and have tabled several bills aimed at regulating the practices of influencers, imposing on them, for example, the specific mention of a paid partnership in the description of their video and penalties of up to a prison sentence in case of violation.
At the same time, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, also seems to be taking these matters seriously. It has thus organized a public consultation which is being held until the end of January and a round table bringing together most of the agencies specializing in influence.
