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Meta not doing nearly enough to combat online shopping scams, Dutch authorities say


Meta is not doing nearly enough against online shopping scams, the Dutch police said, warning consumers to be very wary of great offers on Facebook and Instagram. Scammers are advertising hundreds of fake online stores on those two platforms, often appearing as high discounts on products from well-known stores, the police told NOS.

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