# EXCLUSIVE: Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance of scam ads

https://mins.news/en/item/111465

- Reuters, 2026-10-22 16:30 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/rhode-island-sues-meta-over-alleged-tolerance-scam-advertising-2026-10-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ada3a2bde7d36000197ccb5

> Rhode Island sued Meta Platforms in state court on Thursday, alleging the company tolerated widespread scam advertising on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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