Poland Urges EU to Fine Meta $291 Million Over Scam Ads

'We continue to invest heavily in technologies and partnerships ... to find, remove, and ultimately stop scammers,' Meta said.
Poland Urges EU to Fine Meta $291 Million Over Scam Ads

Poland has requested the European Commission to fine Meta Platforms $291 million for repeatedly failing to remove fraudulent advertisements. This request follows Meta’s agreement to pay $18 billion in the U.S. to settle claims about addicting children to its platforms. Polish officials stated they have evidence that Meta prioritizes its commercial interests over user safety.

  • Poland has asked the European Commission to fine Meta $291 million for not removing fraudulent ads.
  • This action comes after Meta agreed to pay $18 billion in the U.S. to resolve claims of designing addictive platforms for children.
  • Poland’s Digital Affairs Minister urged the commission to broaden its investigation into Meta’s compliance with the Digital Services Act.
  • The Polish government claims Meta prioritizes its commercial interests over user safety.
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