Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Engadget
By Karissa BellApr 21, 2026, 3:32 pm103 pts
Meta is facing a new lawsuit over its advertising practices. The nonprofit group Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has filed a proposed class-action suit against Meta for "failing to protect users" from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit, which was first reported by Wired, alleges that Meta…

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