The European consumer protection association BEUC and other consumer protection organizations – including the Chamber of Labor – have lodged a complaint with the EU Commission against several online platforms due to an alleged lack of protection against fraud. Ads with false promises of winnings “flood Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Google every day and lure users into a trap,” said AK expert Louise Beltzung, explaining the problem. These include postings with lofty promises such as “Get rich without risk” or “Make quick money with cryptocurrencies”.
