Meta Sued by California County Over ‘Scam’ Advertisements (1)

Meta Platforms Inc. was sued by Santa Clara County, California, over allegations that the company “knowingly facilitates and profits from billions of scam advertisements” on its social networks, including Facebook and Instagram.

The complaint accuses the social networking giant of defrauding seniors and families with scam ads, which the company allegedly tracks. Meta makes approximately $7 billion in revenue each year from these kinds of ads, according to a statement from Tony LoPresti, the Santa Clara County counsel, who is bringing the lawsuit.

LoPresti is seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties and restitution for money lost as a result of ...