Meta is sued by US Virgin Islands over ads for scams, dangers to children


FILE PHOTO: The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Dec 30 (Reuters) - The attorney general ‌of the U.S. Virgin Islands has sued Meta Platforms, accusing the Facebook and Instagram owner of ‌deliberately profiting from advertisements for scams and failing to keep its social media platforms safe for ‌children.

“Meta knowingly and intentionally exposes its users to fraud and harm. It does so to maximize user engagement and, in turn, its revenue,” states the lawsuit, which was filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix.

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