Fake online reviews are now banned by FTC
The FTC’s ban on fake online reviews is now in effect: These 5 sketchy practices are officially considered fraud
Buying reviews, using AI-generated testimonials, and suppressing negative feedback are among the practices the FTC now considers prohibited.
FTC bans fake online product reviews
"Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in August. The new rule "will protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice and promote markets that are fair, honest and competitive."
FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect
A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued the final rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews.
New FTC Rule Bans Fake Product Reviews That Mess With Your Shopping
The Federal Trade Commission has introduced a new rule designed to make it harder for you to be misled by fake online reviews. Effective as of Tuesday, the FTC rule prohibits the sale or purchase of fake reviews and allows the FTC to impose civil penalties on violators.
See a Fake Online Review? You Can Now Report It to the FTC
The FTC's new rules targeting bogus reviews are now in effect, and they're designed to address six different kinds of sketchy activities.
Fake online reviews are now banned by the FTC: How to spot a fake
The agency's rule bans reviews and testimonials credited to people who do not exist or are generated by artificial intelligence.
Fake and fradulent online reviews now explicitly banned
The Federal Trade Commission's rule prohibiting fake, paid-for or AI-generated reviews went into effect yesterday. The rule also bans business from making threats against people posting real reviews-a surprisingly common occurence.
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FTC officially bans fake online reviews and buying social media followers
“Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. “By strengthening the FTC ...
AOC warns of ‘out and out brawl’ if Kamala Harris ditches Lina Khan as FTC chair
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Harris faces fight over Lina Khan's future
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FTC moves to take the ‘frustration' out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
It’s called click to cancel. FTC Commissioner Lina Khan said in an interview Tuesday that the rule is designed so that ...