TikTok spokesperson Jessica Casano-Antonellis says Forbes's "false allegations misrepresent" the company's enforcement
TikTokTikTok spokesperson Jessica Casano-Antonellis, in a statement quoted by Forbes
TikTok spokesperson Jessica Casano-Antonellis said in a statement that the allegations are false, that TikTok strictly prohibits fraudulent and deceptive advertising, and that it has continuously strengthened its policies and enforcement systems. Forbes reported that she did not answer a detailed list of questions about why TikTok changed its policies.
“These false allegations misrepresent TikTok’s commitment to advertiser safety, platform integrity, and enforcement ... TikTok strictly prohibits fraudulent and deceptive advertising, and we have continuously strengthened our policies and enforcement systems to address evolving risks and safeguard our community and partners.”
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Did TikTok weaken its scam-ad enforcement, as Forbes reports?
Forbes reported on October 7, 2026 that TikTok reduced the advertiser violations triggering immediate bans from 37 to 13 in late 2025, weakening action against non-delivery scams. TikTok spokesperson Jessica Casano-Antonellis rejected the allegations and said the company had strengthened enforcement. The dispute concerns the reported internal rule changes and their effect on advertiser sanctions.
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Forbes reports internal policy changes and includes TikTok's rejection of its allegations.
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Licensed republication of the same investigation, including the company response.
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Forbes reported that advertisers are removed only if they violate one of the few remaining zero-tolerance policies, such as those on child sexual abuse material, promotion of terrorism or narcotics.
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Forbes reported that Casano-Antonellis did not answer a detailed list of questions about why TikTok changed its policies and how much money it makes from scam ads.
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Why this label?
The reference point is whether TikTok weakened its scam-ad enforcement, as Forbes reports. The spokesperson says the allegations are false and that TikTok has continuously strengthened its enforcement, which rejects the claim that it weakened enforcement, so we labeled it Denied. The closest competing label is Challenged the characterization, because she disputes Forbes's account; she denies the weakening itself rather than only its description, so it loses.
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