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Meta's $16B Scam Ad Revenue Sparks Regulatory Concerns

11/6/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc., parent of Facebook and Instagram, is projected to earn $16 billion from scam ads in 2024, about 10% of revenue, per Reuters.
The company exposes users to 15 billion scam ads daily, highlighting ongoing policing challenges.
About 96% of valid scam reports are not addressed, indicating enforcement gaps.
Meta plans to cut illicit revenue from 10.1% in 2024 to 6% by 2026 under regulatory pressure.

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Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc., parent of Facebook and Instagram, is projected to earn $16 billion from scam ads in 2024, about 10% of revenue, per Reuters.
The company exposes users to 15 billion scam ads daily, highlighting ongoing policing challenges.
About 96% of valid scam reports are not addressed, indicating enforcement gaps.
Meta plans to cut illicit revenue from 10.1% in 2024 to 6% by 2026 under regulatory pressure.