Meta, TikTok, Google fail to tackle scam ads despite EU law, consumer groups say (update*)
By Sara Brandstätter ( May 21, 2026, 04:00 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms, TikTok and Google are failing to adequately tackle fraudulent financial advertising on their platforms despite obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act, according to complaints by European consumer organization BEUC and 29 consumer groups. The organizations said the platforms systematically fail to remove scam ads and don't provide effective reporting and transparency systems.Meta Platforms, TikTok and Google are failing to adequately tackle fraudulent financial advertising on their platforms despite obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act, according to complaints filed Thursday by the European consumer organization BEUC and 29 member groups....
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