
£18M Fines Put Scam Ads on Big Tech’s Tab in UK Crackdown
Ofcom wants platforms to block scam ads—or risk £18m fines or 10% of global turnover.
Jul 10, 20261 min read0 reactions0 comments
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Ofcom wants platforms to block scam ads—or risk £18m fines or 10% of global turnover.

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