{"id":23077,"date":"2026-05-13T14:37:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/meta-profited-from-illegal-scam-ads-california-county-lawsuit-alleges\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:37:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:37:29","slug":"meta-profited-from-illegal-scam-ads-california-county-lawsuit-alleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/meta-profited-from-illegal-scam-ads-california-county-lawsuit-alleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta profited from illegal scam ads, California county lawsuit alleges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Santa Clara county claims Meta Platforms violated the state\u2019s false advertising and unfair business practices laws<\/p>\n

California\u2019s Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California\u2019s false advertising and unfair business practices laws.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit \u2013 filed on Monday in Santa Clara county superior court on behalf of all California residents \u2013 accuses the social media giant of tolerating fraudulent advertising on a global basis. The suit seeks restitution, civil damages and an order prohibiting Meta from engaging in unfair business practices.<\/p>\n

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\nSanta Clara county claims Meta Platforms violated the state\u2019s false advertising and unfair business practices laws
\nCalifornia\u2019s Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California\u2019s false advertising and unfair business practices laws.
\nThe lawsuit \u2013 filed on Monday in Santa Clara county superior court on behalf of all California residents \u2013 accuses the social media giant of tolerating fraudulent advertising on a global basis. The suit seeks restitution, civil damages and an order prohibiting Meta from engaging in unfair business practices. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Santa Clara county claims Meta Platforms violated the state\u2019s false advertising and unfair business practices laws California\u2019s Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California\u2019s false advertising and unfair business practices laws. The lawsuit \u2013 filed on Monday in Santa Clara …<\/p>\n

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