Facebook and Google ‘failing to take down scam adverts’

The study also found there was a low level of engagement with scam reporting processes on these platforms

(PA)

Facebook and Google have been accused of failing to take action against scam adverts following a new study which claimed many were left online even after being reported.

Research from consumer group Which? found that 34% of people who reported an advert to Google after falling victim to it said the ad was not taken down, with 26% of Facebook users saying the same.