The government of Emmanuel Macron is targeting those who, underhandedly, make misleading advertisements on social networks. Influencers are at the top of the list of suspects.

In order to control the commercial use made of social networks, the French government launched a public consultation available until January 31. It “will allow all French people who wish to express their opinion on 11 measures divided into four themes: the rights and obligations of influencers, intellectual property, consumer protection and governance of the sector.”

According to French government spokesmen, what is sought is to bring order to business via social networks; protect citizens, businesses and brands from scams; prevent crimes through these platforms, among others.

The Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, had already ruled on this matter in December. Referring to influencers, he said: “Millions of you consult their opinions and recommendations in the field of fashion, sports, beauty and travel. That is why they play a role in our daily lives. This gives them a special responsibility.”

Le Maire stresses the need for people promoting brands and products to comply with French law, and to be transparent when advertising, stating that they have been paid for such activity. Otherwise, they expose themselves to fines and other restrictions.

M.Pino

Source: RFI

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Cryptocurrency scams in the UK have increased this year by 32 % according to a study by the country’s Police Fraud Unit.

The estimate in thefts and other cryptographic frauds in 2022 amounts to 273 million dollars. The main reason to hook the victims is, at the moment, the recession that affects the United Kingdom. Consequently, citizens look for alternatives and are seduced by those who offer high profits.

Cryptocurrencies appear as the saving option in the face of the increase in the cost of living. However, many go unwary and are caught by scammers on fraudulent platforms that offer easy money for little investment.

UK police have already seized millions of British pounds across the country. Cybercrimes have forced security forces to incorporate cryptocurrency specialists into their staff. One of the most recent police operations, carried out last Friday, led to the arrest of more than a hundred people suspected of fraud.

On the other hand, the London Metropolitan Police has just closed the iSpoof website that had captured 200,000 victims of a scam estimated at several million dollars in Great Britain alone.

These are just a few examples of recent cases of scams, where the affected citizens are contacted via telephone calls from alleged crypto trading companies that impersonate legal entities to commit their crimes and make the victims’ savings disappear as if by magic.

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