Overview

• CHOICE's annual Shonky Awards spotlight Meta for failing to adequately protect users from scams on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
• Scam losses on Meta platforms accounted for 76% of reported social media scam losses in 2023, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Meta's preventive measures.
• NIB was named the worst health insurer for charging single parents significantly more than couples for similar insurance coverage.
• Other Shonky awardees include Acerpure's underperforming stick vacuum and Daily Juice Co's misleadingly colored 'green' juices.
• Grounding Well's 'grounding' socks were also criticized for making unsubstantiated health claims and being poorly manufactured.