European Commission hits out at online Covid-19 scams, writes to tech platforms including Alibaba, Amazon and Facebook

The coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 334,000 people globally, has sparked what the WHO calls an ‘infodemic’. — SCMP

The European Commission has criticised big tech giants – including Alibaba, Amazon, Facebook, Google and eBay – for the alleged “proliferation of deceptive marketing techniques” that exploit consumer fears over the coronavirus, according to a report from European media title EURACTIV.com.

On Monday, Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice and Consumers, wrote to the platforms concerned, asking them to cooperate in removing “scam” advertisements for certain products that purport to prevent or cure Covid-19 infections, EURACTIV.com said.