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 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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