Hon Wilson Tucker asks the Minister for Commerce about Meta's response to concerns raised in the 2023 ScamNet report regarding online scams on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The Minister confirms Meta has responded and Consumer Protection is working with them.

AnsweredQoN 274Legislative Council
Asked
16 April 2024
Portfolio
Commerce

QuestionView source ↗

SCAMNET REPORT
274. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I refer to comments made by the
minister and the Commissioner for Consumer Protection during the publication of
the 2023 ScamNet report, specifically those related to online scams on
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
(1) Has Meta responded to the Consumer Protection
division's letter; and, if so, what is the nature of that response?
(2) If Meta does
not respond or if its response is inadequate, what steps will the minister
consider to ensure that Meta takes appropriate action to protect consumers?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Yes.
Meta has responded to the letter I sent it on 28 March 2024 regarding the WA
ScamNet report. The Consumer Protection division is now working with Meta on
the matters raised.

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