It’s the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
By Anna Washenko Oct. 22, 2026 4:05 pm EST Matt Gush/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverRhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has filed a lawsuit against Meta over the company's handling of scam advertisements. The suit alleges that the social media business does not do enough to prevent fraudulent ads on its platforms. It further claims that Meta has not taken stronger action against those scams because they generate revenue for the company.
