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Rhode Island sues Meta, claims company profited from scam advertisements

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Rhode Island is suing Meta for allegedly helping create, optimize and distribute scam content, while misleading the public about its efforts to root out fraud.

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  1. WPRI Providence

    Rhode Island sues Meta, claims company profited from scam advertisements (opens WPRI Providence)

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    Rhode Island is suing Meta for allegedly helping create, optimize and distribute scam content, while misleading the public about its efforts to root out fraud.

  2. Governing

    Rhode Island Takes on Meta Over Alleged Profits From Scam Ads (opens Governing)

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    The first-of-its-kind state lawsuit accuses the social media giant of knowingly profiting from fraudulent advertising on Facebook and Instagram, including scams targeting older consumers.

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