KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN AND TRAVIS BARKER MAKE RARE RED CARPET RETURN AT TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL DATE NIGHT. (PHOTO).

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 Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker make rare red carpet return at Tribeca Film Festival date night Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker made a rare joint appearance on Saturday night, stepping out together at the Tribeca Film Festival for a date night in New York City. The couple returned to the red carpet for the first time in over two years as they attended the premiere of Barker’s documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear. They arrived in coordinated black outfits, presenting a sleek, unified look for the evening. Kardashian, 47, wore a long-sleeved satin gown featuring a white collar and button detailing down the front.  The outfit included a high slit that revealed her legs, and she layered a black bralette underneath. She completed the look with black pointed heels and a satin clutch, wearing her hair down with straight bangs framing her face. Barker, 50, kept his style classic in a black suit, finishing the outfit with dark square sunglasses.  He was also j...

CONSUMER GROUP SUES META OVER ALLEGED FAILURE TO CURB SCAM ADS AND MISLEADING CLAIMS ON FRAUD PREVENTION. (PHOTO).


 Consumer group sues Meta over alleged failure to curb scam ads and misleading claims on fraud prevention

A consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company has failed to adequately protect users from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram while overstating its efforts to fight online fraud.

The complaint, filed in Washington, D.C., claims Meta allowed fraudulent ads to spread widely across its platforms even as it publicly said it was cracking down on scams. The lawsuit centers on deceptive advertising, including fake government benefit offers and misleading financial promotions, rather than direct user-to-user fraud.

The group argues that Meta’s practices violate consumer protection laws by minimizing the risks users face and exaggerating the effectiveness of its enforcement efforts. It also alleges the company knowingly adopted policies that prioritized advertising revenue over user safety, contributing to the continued presence of scam content online.

According to the lawsuit, fraudulent ads remain easily accessible through Meta’s own advertising tools and archives, suggesting gaps in enforcement. Critics say many of these ads promote unrealistic offers such as fake stimulus payments or government giveaways designed to lure users into scams.

The group is seeking financial damages as well as changes to Meta’s advertising review and content moderation systems.

Meta has denied the allegations and says it will fight the lawsuit. A company spokesperson said the claims misrepresent its efforts and that Meta has taken significant steps to remove fraudulent ads and accounts while investing in systems designed to detect scams before they reach users.

The company maintains that it actively enforces its policies and continues to improve safeguards against deceptive advertising.

The lawsuit comes amid broader scrutiny of Meta’s handling of scam-related content, with regulators and advocacy groups increasingly pressuring the company to strengthen protections. State attorneys general have also previously called for tighter oversight of online advertising practices.

Consumer advocates warn that online scams have become a growing financial threat, costing victims billions of dollars annually, and argue that major platforms play a central role in enabling their spread.


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