How American Technology Fuels Global Scam Operations
Associated Press | American AI models, internet infrastructure, and satellite communications are enabling international criminal networks to conduct scams at unprecedented speed and scale.
FTC Moves to Hold Tech Accountable for Impersonation Scams
Bloomberg Law | The FTC is developing a new rule that could hold social media, marketplace, and search platforms accountable for enabling and amplifying impersonation fraud.
Protecting Americans from Online Fraud: Erin West
Saturday Evening Post | A new profile of Erin West examines the criminal networks behind online scams, and the non-profit’s work to protect people and support survivors.
Santa Clara County Sues Meta over Alleged Scam Ads
KTVU Fox 2 | Santa Clara County has sued Meta, alleging that the company knowingly promotes and profits from billions of fraudulent ads, generating an estimated $7 billion in scam ad revenue every year.
California County Sues Meta Over Scam Ads
Reuters | Home to Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County filed a lawsuit alleging that Meta is in violation of state false advertising and unfair business practices laws by profiting from ads that promote scams.
Meta Earns Billions on Scams and Fraud
Reuters Special Report | Meta platforms display 15 billion scam ads a day. In fact, Meta projected that 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods.