Have you ever felt targeted searching for a home on Facebook?

This could be why…

Today, @HUDGov is charging @Facebook for violating the Fair Housing Act by encouraging, enabling, and causing housing discrimination through the company’s advertising platform. pic.twitter.com/ukUEnEQx5v— Ben Carson (@SecretaryCarson) March 28, 2019

Read the press release here

What is The Fair Housing Act?

The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. 

Who Is Protected?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
Race
Color
National Origin
Religion
Sex
Familial Status
Disability

These are some of the issues that could have been abused by Facebook.

Big Brother is watching…make no mistake. Be careful out there.