Petitions/Introduce measures to hold social media platforms to account for tackling scams
StatusClosed
Opened21 Mar 2025
Closes21 Sept 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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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.

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.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Leigh Ingham
1Leigh Ingham MP
Stafford
4
Josh Newbury
2Josh Newbury MP
Cannock Chase
2
Zöe Franklin
3Zöe Franklin MP
Guildford
2
Sir Gavin Williamson
4Sir Gavin Williamson MP
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
2
Andrew Western
5Andrew Western MP
Stretford and Urmston
2
Steve Darling
6Steve Darling MP
Torbay
2
Jessica Toale
7Jessica Toale MP
Bournemouth West
1
Martin Vickers
8Martin Vickers MP
Brigg and Immingham
1
Dr Peter Prinsley
9Dr Peter Prinsley MP
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
1
Perran Moon
10Perran Moon MP
Camborne and Redruth
1
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