Senators Introduce Bill Requiring Online Platforms to Crack Down on Scam Ads

Posted: Feb 11 2026

Two senators have introduced bipartisan legislation directing social media companies and other online media providers to take steps to fight fraudulent advertisements on their platforms.

The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct, or SCAM, Act by Sens. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) would prohibit online platforms from displaying fraudulent or deceptive commercial advertisements. It would require companies to take additional steps to prevent scam ads from appearing on their platforms, such as by giving users better tools to report fraud.

The bill also would strengthen the Federal Trade Commission’s and states’ ability to enforce violations of consumer protection laws.

To view the Act, visit: https://www.moreno.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SCAM-Act.pdf