Ofcom says Big Tech must tackle scourge of scam adverts

Ofcom has proposed new fraud-fighting rules requiring Big Tech platforms to implement robust measures against scam advertising, with the draft code making companies legally accountable for the first time. Over £200m annually is lost to scam ads in the UK, with 51% of adults encountering potentially fraudulent ads online.

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