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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
FTC Rule To Protect Consumers From Fake Reviews, AI-Generated Testimonials Comes Into Effect: What You Need To Know
The rule, which came into effect on Monday, will enable the FTC to impose civil penalties on those who knowingly breach it.
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.
Kamala Harris Might Keep Lina Khan at the FTC, After All
If she wins in November, there are indicators that Harris will keep the controversial FTC head, a new report claims.
FTC’s Khan Targeted by Two GOP Lawmakers for ‘Campaign’ Trips
Two senior congressional Republicans are targeting Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan for appearing publicly with House ...
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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 ...
Republicans accuse FTC Chair Lina Khan of overstepping in civil rights case: ‘Waste of taxpayer resources’
Two House GOP committee chairs are taking aim at Federal Trade Chairperson Lina Khan, accusing her of going beyond the scope ...
The fight over Lina Khan’s future at the FTC is heating up
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FTC finally enacts rule that makes viewbotting illegal
The FTC has finally enacted a new rule that bans “fake social media indicators” including view botting and follow botting.
AOC warns of ‘out and out brawl’ if Kamala Harris ditches Lina Khan as FTC chair
Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issued a stark warning to Vice President Kamala Harris, promising a revolt if ...
The FTC must be held accountable for its widespread leaks of confidential data
The Federal Trade Commission must seal the cascade of leaks from the agency. Otherwise, it risks doing irreparable harm to ...