NCOA Survey: Older Adults Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for Scam Ads and Call for Reform

View in browser Widespread, devastating scams are still vastly underreported Key Takeaways Experience with social media scams is nearly universal among older adults, yet these incidents remain heavily underreported. Once older adults learn that social media platforms profit from scam ads, two-thirds hold them responsible for failing to prevent the spread of online fraud . Older adults strongly support proposed solutions such as strengthening advertiser verification and establishing clear legal accountability for paid scam ads. ARLINGTON, Va. , March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Research conducted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, reveals that older Americans face an unprecedented wave of online scams. Once they understand the advertising practices of social media platforms, they demand reform. To understand older adults’ perceptions about social media scams and explore solutions, NCOA conducted an online poll and in-person focus groups with adults age 55+ in Phoenix, Ariz.; Detroit, Mich.; and Westchester County, N.Y. ” Scroll, Click, Scam: How Social Media Platforms Enable … Full story available on Benzinga.com