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Meta is sued by US Virgin Islands over ads for scams, dangers to children

On Dec 30, Gordon C. Rhea, Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands, filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix against Meta Platforms for profiting from scam ads and failing to keep Facebook and Instagram safe for children.
Last month, Reuters reported Meta projected 10 per cent of 2024 revenue, about $16 billion, from scam and banned-product ads, prompting two U.S. senators to call on the SEC and FTC to investigate.
The lawsuit alleges Meta Platforms knowingly exposes users to fraud to boost user engagement and revenue while misleading users by touting platform safety without enforcing its policies.
Meta spokesman Andy Stone responded that the allegations are baseless, Meta Platforms aggressively fight fraud, and scam reports from users have fallen by half over the last 18 months.
The complaint seeks penalties under the territory's consumer laws, with Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea calling it the first AG effort to address rampant fraud on Meta's platforms.

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Anadolu Ajansı

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US Virgin Islands sues Meta, accusing company of profiting from fraud ads and endangering children’s safety

Meta has not issued official comment on lawsuit yet - Anadolu Ajansı

7 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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The West Australian

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Meta sued over ads for scams, dangers to children

The owner of Facebook and Instagram is accused of knowingly exposing users to fraud and being misleading about its efforts to protect children and adults.

7 months ago·Osborne Park, Australia

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Meta is sued by US Virgin Islands over ads for scams, dangers to children

The attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands has sued Meta Platforms, accusing the Facebook and Instagram owner of deliberately profiting from advertisements for scams and failing to keep its social media platforms safe for children.

7 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The u.s. Virgin Islands Are Suing Meta for Alleged Advertising Fraud and Child Abuse

The U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General recently filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, accusing it of knowingly profiting from fraudulent advertising and failing to ensure the safety of children on its social media platforms.

7 months ago·New York, United States

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