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Tag: Federal Trade Commission

FTC Warns Buyers to Research Marketplace Sellers

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ina Steiner
Federal Trade Commission

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned shoppers to do their homework before making a purchase on an online marketplace, advising them to research sellers and the marketplace itself. In a tweet on Monday, the FTC warned: “Before you buy Read more

Marketplaces, News, Security and Fraud IssuesFederal Trade Commission, Fraud, FTC, marketplace fraud3 Comments

FTC Sends Checks to Those Allegedly Duped by Office Depot

February 24, 2020 Ina Steiner
Federal Trade Commission

If you purchased computer repair products and services from retail chain Office Depot, you might be getting a check in the mail. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending refund checks totaling more than $34 million to consumers who allegedly Read more

News, Trends and Shopping DataFederal Trade Commission, Office Depot

Government Cracks Down on Fake Amazon Reviews

February 26, 2019February 27, 2019 Ina Steiner
Amazon

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accused an online seller of paying for fake reviews on Amazon.com. The FTC said it was the first case in which it challenged a marketer’s use of fake paid reviews on an independent retail Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Federal Trade Commission, Product reviews1 Comment

The Feds Are Watching: Paid Posts vs Organic Mentions

May 8, 2017July 8, 2017 Ina Steiner

Are you paying celebrities to endorse your brand? Or are you giving away products in exchange for mentions on social networking sites? The government wants to make sure influencers disclose their relationships when they endorse products online. Read more in Read more

News, Tax and Legal IssuesFederal Trade Commission, FTC


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