Google, Meta, TikTok face EU complaints over financial scam protections
Google, Meta, and TikTok are under investigation by European regulators for their handling of financial scam ads. The European Consumer Organisation has filed complaints, citing that these companies failed to adequately remove fraudulent advertisements from their platforms. This situation could result in significant fines under the Digital Services Act.
- ▪The European Consumer Organisation has called for an investigation into tech giants over scam ads.
- ▪Complaints were filed by the BEUC and 29 member organizations across 27 European countries.
- ▪Only 27 percent of the flagged 900 ads were removed by the platforms, with many reports ignored.
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Home > Tech > Tech Industry Google, Meta, TikTok face EU complaints over financial scam protections The complaint could lead to hefty fines under the Digital Services Act. By Chase DiBenedetto Chase DiBenedetto Social Good Reporter Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also captures how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny. Read Full Bio on May 21, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard The European Consumer Organisation calls on regulators to investigate tech giants over growing scam ads.
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