Santa Clara County files a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging that Facebook and Instagram advertisements promoting scams violate California consumer protection laws. According to the complaint, the county accuses Meta of tolerating fraudulent advertising and profiting from the ads on a global basis, despite the allegedly deceptive nature of the promotions. The case is filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court and is brought on behalf of all California residents, with claims tied to California’s false advertising and unfair business practices statutes. The county seeks restitution, civil damages, and a court order requiring Meta to stop engaging in the alleged unfair business practices. The suit frames the alleged conduct as active and persistent, asserting that Meta’s advertising system allows scam-related promotions to reach users and that Meta profits from that distribution. Meta has not been adjudicated on the allegations, and the claims are contested in the lawsuit process. The litigation adds to broader legal scrutiny of major social media platforms’ advertising practices and enforcement of safeguards against misleading or fraudulent content.