UK Orders Big Tech Firms to Stop Scammers or Face Huge Penalties

Britain's media watchdog is forcing Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and ChatGPT to block scam advertisers or face fines worth 10% of their annual earnings. The rule takes effect in 2027. The move responds to a real problem: Meta promised to ban illegal money scams in Britain but was still running roughly 1,000 per week in March 2026.