Archive · 23 Sep 2025
EU Demands Tech Giants Address Online Financial Scams
The European Union is asking big tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to explain how they are keeping people safe from online financial scams.
The EU wants to know what these companies are doing to prevent scammers from using their services.
The goal is to protect consumers and stop them from being tricked out of their money.
The EU is sending a request for information to these companies to find out more about their efforts.
This is part of a larger effort to make sure online platforms are safe and reliable for everyone.
The European Union is investigating major tech companies.
The EU is requesting information regarding online financial scams.
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking are involved.
The inquiry is under the Digital Services Act.
The aim is to protect consumers from scams.
- Who
- European Union and the named tech companies.
- What
- EU is requesting information from tech companies regarding online financial scams.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Brussels
- Why
- To monitor and ensure services are not misused by scammers.
- Entities Queried
- Apple, Google, Microsoft, Booking
- Request Type
- Information Request
- Issuing Body
- European Union
- Purpose
- Protect Consumers Against Online Financial Scams