Written questions

Social Media: Fraud

Commons · Question 7607 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to tackle online platforms that fail to prevent the promotion of fraudulent content.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 17 Jun 2026

This government takes the issue of online fraud, including fraudulent advertising, incredibly seriously. DSIT works closely with other departments to address online fraud, including the Home Office, who have overall responsibility for fraud policy. The On...