The Guardrails That Weren’t
Internal documents reveal Meta allegedly limited scam prevention to protect ad profits.
The lawsuit claims Meta created internal “guardrails” that sound more like profit protection than consumer safety. These systems allegedly reduced scrutiny on high-risk ads, allowing scammers to exploit Facebook and Instagram’s massive reach. Think of it like a bouncer who looks the other way when the cover charge is high enough.
The county alleges Meta generated billions from these deliberately loosened standards while users fell victim to everything from fake investment schemes to bogus product ads.
Silicon Valley Accountability Moment
County counsel calls Meta’s alleged misconduct “extraordinary” as legal pressure mounts.…