Articles about "consumer protection"

A recent F-Secure report highlights a significant increase in AI-powered scam attempts affecting over half of U.S. consumers in 2025. Artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, is being exploited to improve the sophistication and targeting of fraud, making detection more difficult. The findings raise concerns about the need for digital resilience and enhanced consumer protections.

Meta has been sued by Santa Clara County and the Consumer Federation of America over allegations that it profits from fraudulent advertisements targeting vulnerable users on Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuits claim Meta's platform policies have facilitated a proliferation of scam ads, while Meta maintains it actively combats fraudulent activity.