US FTC Probes Social Media Over Fraudulent Ads

Sham Health Ads Can Pose Real Dangers, Says Commissioner
Federal regulators initiated a probe of social media after accusing firms such as Facebook of presiding over a surge in advertising fraud including ads for sham healthcare products. Sham ads "can pose real dangers," including by spreading health disinformation, said Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.

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