Rhode Island Attorney General Accuses Meta of Profiting From Scam Advertisements
· 4h ago · Originally reported by Law360
The Rhode Island Attorney General has alleged that Meta benefited financially from scam ads running on its platforms. The accusation suggests Meta may not have done enough to prevent fraudulent advertising activity.
Why it matters
This matter highlights ongoing concerns about the responsibility of major digital platforms in policing ad fraud and protecting users from deceptive advertising.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like a landlord being blamed for letting scammers set up shop in their building and making money from their rent.
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