Ireland’s data regulator fined Twitter €350,000 for failing to properly handle fake accounts. The Data Protection Commission announced the penalty today. Twitter broke European Union rules. The rules require social media companies to quickly remove fake accounts used for scams.

(Twitter Fined For Failing To Remove Fake Activity Fake Courses Are Warned)

The problem involved fake accounts sold online. Criminals bought these accounts. They used them to trick people. Many scams promoted fake online courses. These courses promised big earnings. They delivered little or nothing valuable. People lost money.

Ireland’s DPC investigated Twitter. They found Twitter slow to act. Twitter received warnings about the fake accounts. They did not remove them fast enough. This let the scams continue. The fine is for this failure. It’s under the EU’s Digital Services Act.

Regulators also issued a strong warning. They told people about fake courses. These courses often appear on social media. They promise easy money or quick success. Experts say these offers are usually traps. People should be very careful. They should research any course before paying.

(Twitter Fined For Failing To Remove Fake Activity Fake Courses Are Warned)

Authorities are watching social platforms closely. They demand faster removal of fake content. Platforms must protect users from scams. This action shows regulators mean business. Enforcement is increasing.