LoPresti is seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties and restitution for money lost as a result of Meta’s actions. A spokesperson for Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Santa Clara County houses much of Silicon Valley, and many of Meta’s employees live there, including Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg. Meta’s headquarters are in neighboring San Mateo County.
Meta makes the vast majority of its revenue from advertisements, and brought in over $200 billion in sales in 2025. LoPresti claims certain ads promote a series of scams, including “fraudulent financial products, cryptocurrency schemes, purported cures for incurable diseases, ineffective nutritional supplements, and impersonations of celebrities asking for monetary contributions.”
