Facebook not charging $4.99 monthly fee for its use | myfoxzone.com

Viral chain messages that claim Facebook is going to start charging all users a fee to keep using the social media site are false. Social media sites have tested numerous subscription services over the years, and rumors that some of the most popular sites could soon begin charging users for their accounts have been swirling online. Various posts on Facebook claim the social media site will start charging its users $4.99 a month to access their accounts. The post reads, in part: “Just announced on Channel 4 News. Facebook is charging all users starting Monday. You can do an opt-out by doing this. Hold your finger over this message and copy it. It can’t be shared. I do not give permission for Facebook to charge $4.99 a month to my account, also; all my pictures are my property of mine and NOT Facebook’s!!!” THE QUESTION Is Facebook planning to charge all users $4.99 a month? THE SOURCES Meta, parent company of Facebook and InstagramMeta spokespersonFacebook Help CenterInstagram Help Center THE ANSWER No, Facebook is not planning to charge all users $4.99 a month. WHAT WE FOUND A spokesperson for Meta, the parent company of both Facebook and Instagram, told VERIFY
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