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Bipartisan Bill Targets Online Scam Ads

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Senators Ruben Gallego and Bernie Moreno introduced the SCAM Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing fraudulent ads on social media platforms. The legislation would compel platforms to actively prevent deceptive advertising, holding them accountable for ads that generate revenue. Failure to comply could result in civil action from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general.