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EU queries Big Tech players Apple, Google, Microsoft over financial scams

This illustration picture shows the US multinational technology and Internet-related services company Google logo behind a European flag on February 14, 2020 in Brussels. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

The European Union on Tuesday demanded Big Tech players including Apple and Google explain what action they are taking against financial scams online, as Brussels seeks to show it is not shying away from enforcing its rules.

The European Commission sent a request for information under the Digital Services Act to the companies, including Microsoft and Booking, "on how they make sure that their services are not being misused by scammers", an EU spokesman said.

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