Big tech platforms will have to ban scam ads under UK plans to tackle fraud

According to The Guardian, the UK's Ofcom is requiring major social platforms—Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X, and YouTube—to ban scam advertisers in a push to tackle online fraud. Under these new measures, platforms must block fraudulent ads and prevent bad actors from creating new accounts to spread scams. The rules also aim to reduce account hijackings used for fraud. It's part of the UK's broader effort to enforce online safety standards and protect consumers from digital scams.

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