Big Tech must tackle scourge of scam adverts, says Ofcom 10 July 2026

UK — Ofcom · 2026-07-10 · UK · verified record

Themes: Child safety & minors

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

- Ofcom calls for crackdown on fraudulent adverts online and sets out nearly 40 new safety measures for major sites and apps to adopt - Rules include banning accounts that post scam ads and making them easier to report - firms “should not drag their heels” and improvements can start now - Anti-fraud drive part of wider new requirements for the biggest online platforms Big Tech will be held accountable for tackling scam ads on their platforms, under proposed new fraud-fighting rules announced today by Ofcom. Today’s proposals on tackling paid-for scam adverts further implement the Online Safety

- Ofcom calls for crackdown on fraudulent adverts online and sets out nearly 40 new safety measures for major sites and apps to adopt - Rules include banning accounts that post scam ads and making them easier to report - firms “should not drag their heels” and improvements can start now - Anti-fraud drive part of wider new requirements for the biggest online platforms Big Tech will be held accountable for tackling scam ads on their platforms, under proposed new fraud-fighting rules announced today by Ofcom. Today’s proposals on tackling paid-for scam adverts further implement the Online Safety…

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