BEUC and 29 Consumer Groups File DSA Complaints Against Google, Meta, TikTok Over Scam Ads on May 21

According to Reuters, on May 21, the EU consumer group BEUC and 29 members filed complaints against Google, Meta, and TikTok in 27 countries under the Digital Services Act over alleged failures to curb financial scam ads. Members reported nearly 900 suspect ads from December to March, with only 27% removed and 52% of reports rejected or ignored.

Google and Meta rejected the complaints, while TikTok said scams are an industry-wide problem. Regulators can fine platforms up to 6% of global annual turnover for DSA breaches.