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FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

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

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan testifies during a hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, May 15, 2024. "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 a statement. The announcement came the same day as the White House's first "Creator Economy Conference," during which Biden administration officials hosted 100 online influencers and digital content professionals to listen to concerns about the industry.

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