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Snapchat’s ‘disappearing’ messages make it easy for predators to target kids, state lawsuit alleges
He’s repeating a playbook used against Meta.
The suit accuses Snap of violating New Mexico law against unfair practices and public nuisance based on design elements like its “disappearing” messages and alleged failure to police predators. While the app’s disappearing message feature may lead kids and teens to believe their photos are ephemeral, the attorney general claims they’re easily and frequently captured by predators. In this Snap lawsuit, Torrez is asking the court to order the company to stop its allegedly illegal behavior, pay penalties, and disgorge any unjustly obtained profits.
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