Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has instigated proceedings against Facebook owner Meta for allowing the spread of scam ads on its platforms-and-it alleges-not taking sufficient steps to tackle the issue. Thw watchdog said today that its seeking "declarations, injunctions, penalties, costs and other orders" against the social media giant, accusing it of engaging in "false, misleading or deceptive conduct" by publishing scam advertisements featuring prominent Australian public figuares-activity the ACCC asserts breaches local consumer laws.