Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026

Rhode Island sues Meta over scam advertising

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Rhode Island sued Meta Platforms on Thursday over the company's alleged tolerance for widespread scam advertising on its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms.

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The Boston Globe
Rhode Island sues Meta, becoming first state to allege Facebook parent company failed to block false advertising, scams (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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A complaint filed in Providence alleges the social media company made a substantial profit while promoting advertisements it knew peddled faulty products and financial scams.
Engadget
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads (opens Engadget)
Published Oct 22, 2026
Engadget's feed description
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
Omaha World-Herald
Rhode Island sues Meta over scam advertising (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Oct 23, 2026
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
Rhode Island sued Meta Platforms on Thursday over the company's alleged tolerance for widespread scam advertising on its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms.

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