Consumer Federation of America v. Meta Over Gambling Scam Advertisements
Meta · Facebook and Instagram advertising and social media platforms · Ongoing Litigation
About this case
The Consumer Federation of America sued Meta in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, alleging that Facebook and Instagram knowingly permitted advertisements for fraudulent and illegal gambling websites and apps, profited from those ads, and misled users about its efforts to combat fraud. The organization is proposing a class action on behalf of Washington, D.C., users and seeks damages and recovery of alleged illegal profits; the matter is ongoing.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Meta
- Product or service
- Facebook and Instagram advertising and social media platforms
- Case status
- Ongoing Litigation
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Misrepresentation
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