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Tech platforms warned of possible further UK measures to counter fraud

By Phoebe Seers and Patricia Figueiredo ( May 14, 2025, 16:35 GMT | Insight) -- Social-media platforms and other tech companies have been warned that they may face further measures to counter fraud in the UK if obligations recently introduced by the Online Safety Act are found to be ineffective. Minister David Hanson also said in Parliament today that online safety regulator Ofcom would consult on guidance to implement a ban on paid-for fraudulent advertising closer to the summer.Social-media platforms and other tech companies have been warned that they may face further measures to counter fraud in the UK if obligations recently introduced by the Online Safety Act are found to be ineffective....

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