Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Profits from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
The Consumer Federation of America has filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company profited from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat fraud. The lawsuit claims Meta earned approximately $16 billion annually from scam ads, with internal projections indicating 10% of its revenue came from such activities. The case highlights Meta's alleged failure to block high-risk advertisers and its continued revenue generation from fraudulent ads.
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