"Thai watchdog to sue Meta over Facebook scam ads targeting users" 4 June 2026

Thailand's consumer watchdog said it will sue Meta's (META.O), opens new tab Facebook for allegedly allowing scammers ​to use the platform to defraud users through adverts ‌and for failing to protect consumers, the Consumer Council said on Thursday...

...Between 2024 and 2026, the ​council recorded 3,793 complaints linked to Facebook, including cases where ​users did not receive purchased goods, alleged fake investment schemes, impersonation using ‌victims' ⁠names and photos and pages created to mislead buyers.

The watchdog says it has tried for more than a year to contact Meta, both the parent company and in Thailand, asking ​Facebook to block ​fraudulent ads...

Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. In ​previous cases, the company has said it invests in measures ​to detect and remove scam content and works with ⁠regulators and law enforcement to combat misuse of its ​platforms.