CHOICE Shonky Awards Highlight Failures of Meta and NIB

Meta criticized for inadequate scam prevention, while NIB faces backlash for unfair insurance premiums for single parents.

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.