Big Tech Must Deal With Scam Ads Under Ofcom Proposals The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has proposed measures to combat scam ads online, which would mandate tech firms take robust action against fraudulent adverts.
These measures are long overdue and welcome, as big tech giants have turned a blind eye to the problem for far too long.
According to Ofcom's data, more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online, with a third seeing them regularly.