FTC cracking down on fake online reviews Businesses that buy, sell or promote phony online reviews now run the risk of incurring hefty financial penalties, the Federal Trade Commission said in ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday a final rule that bans online fake reviews and testimonials and allows the agency to seek civil penalties from known violators. The rule ...

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, like those generated with AI technology, and other misleading practices to promote their ...

Companies are now prohibited from paying for or selling online product reviews and generating other types of fake testimonials under a Federal Trade Commission rule that went into force Monday ...

The FTC is prohibiting the creation or purchase of fake reviews and will also seek to prevent the suppression of negative reviews online.

If you're reading this, chances are you check online reviews before you buy something or hire a service provider, like a plumber or electrician.

Marketers will be punished for using AI-generated reviews to inflate the reliability or influence of their products and services, the Federal Trade Commission announced this week.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday a final rule that bans online fake reviews and testimonials and allows the agency to seek civil penalties from known violators. The rule ...

All five FTC commissioners voted to adopt the final rule, which will go into effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

Amazon sued more than 10,000 Facebook group administrators in July 2022 for allegedly brokering fake reviews.

Amazon sued more than 10,000 Facebook group administrators in July 2022 for allegedly brokering fake reviews.