Rhode Island Files Lawsuit Against Meta Over Scam Ads

Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of knowingly permitting scam advertisements on its platforms, which allegedly target vulnerable groups like senior citizens. The lawsuit claims that these ads are a major revenue source for Meta. In response, Meta's spokesperson described the lawsuit as 'unfounded' and stated that the company actively works to combat scams and collaborates with law enforcement to address the issue.