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Senators Hawley and Blumenthal urge the FTC and SEC to investigate Meta’s revenue from ads promoting scams and banned goods on Facebook and Instagram. Citing Reuters reporting that Meta platforms are linked to a third of US scams, the senators want probes into illegal ads. They are demanding forceful action, including Meta returning profits, paying penalties, and ceasing the running of such ads. The letter emphasizes the need for immediate investigations and strong enforcement if the Reuters report is accurate.
