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The article discusses the prevalence of scam shopping sites on social media platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram. Despite efforts to prevent scammers from posting fake ads, these platforms have been unsuccessful in stopping the problem. Many Australians believe that social media and digital platforms are not doing enough to protect users from scams. The article provides examples of individuals who have fallen victim to these scams and highlights the challenges faced by platforms in detecting and removing fraudulent ads. The author calls for government intervention to hold digital platforms accountable and protect users from scams. [Extracted from the article] |