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PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Introduce measures to hold social media platforms to account for tackling scams

I would like the UK government to hold social media platforms accountable for tackling scams on their platforms by requiring them to adopt specific measures.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 50/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 50/100,000
Background
This includes: - require & enforce ID checks for users - require reporting & audits - create an anti-scam taskforce - raise public awareness - fund victim compensation Many people lose money and trust due to social media scams. I think platforms are failing to act - with scammers operating freely - so we need stronger regulation to hold them accountable, enforce security and protect users. I think it will help prevent financial harm, restore trust and show online safety is a national priority.