# Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rhode-island-sues-meta-over-its-approach-to-scam-ads/
- Published: 2026-10-22T20:05:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T20:14:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2294778/rhode-island-sues-meta-over-its-approach-to-scam-ads/
- Topics: Business, Companies

## Key points

- Rhode Island has sued Meta over alleged failures to curb scam adverts.
- Meta says it removed more than 159 million scam ads.
- Earlier lawsuits and reporting have raised questions about scam-ad revenue.

## Summary

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has sued Meta, alleging that it fails to do enough to stop scam advertisements and has not taken stronger action because the ads bring in revenue. The state says it is the first to sue Meta over these allegations, bringing fresh legal scrutiny to how the company balances advertising income with consumer protection.

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said the company had removed more than 159 million scam ads and accused the attorney general of filing without discussing its safeguards. The lawsuit follows earlier cases brought by the Consumer Federation of America in April and Santa Clara County in May; a 2025 Reuters report estimated scam ads might account for as much as 10 per cent of Meta’s revenue.

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