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Meta faces lawsuit as watchdog alleges billions earned from scam ads

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Meta faces lawsuit as watchdog alleges billions earned from scam ads

Internal documents claim Meta makes billions from scam ads

A US consumer watchdog group, the Consumer Federation of America, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company profited from scam advertisements and misled users about its fraud-safety efforts. The group cites internal documents suggesting Meta earns billions from these ads, while Meta denies the claims and says it will contest the case.

  • Watchdog accuses Meta of profiting from scam ads
  • Lawsuit alleges Meta misrepresented its safety measures
  • Internal documents reportedly point to billions in earnings
  • Meta denies claims and will fight the lawsuit
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