Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act aims to prevent online platforms from displaying fraudulent or deceptive ads.
The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act, or SCAM Act, seeks to combat online scams by requiring online platforms to verify advertiser identities and implement robust detection systems for fraudulent ads. The bill mandates procedures for verifying advertiser identities, including legal names, physical locations, and government-issued IDs. It also requires online platforms to investigate reported fraudulent ads within 72 hours and remove them within 24 hours if found in violation.
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