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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 […]

3 CommentsMarketplaces, News, Security and Fraud IssuesFederal Trade Commission, Fraud, FTC, marketplace fraud

From the Editor – November 7, 2021

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ina Steiner
EcommerceBytes Editor Ina Steiner

It seems these days, sneakers aren’t for wearing, and toys aren’t for kids. Brands have found a way to make adults and teenagers pay much higher prices by putting a twist on average products, like […]

News, Trends and Shopping DataAmazon crackdown, eBay, eBay Best Offer, eBay vertical strategy, EBU 456, Fake reviews, FTC, PayPal seller protection, StockX

FTC Puts Sellers on Notice over Fake Reviews and Deceptive Endorsements

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Kenneth Corbin
Online Reviews

The government is cracking down on fake reviews and deceptive endorsements as it seeks to protect consumers. The FTC wants sellers and advertisers to know that blurring the line between authentic content and advertising can […]

1 CommentNews, Security and Fraud IssuesConsumer protection, Deceptive endorsements, EBU 456, Fake reviews, FTC, Len Gordon, Lina Khan, Venable

Consumers Report $27 Million in Losses from This Amazon Scam

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Ina Steiner
Scam

Scammers are impersonating Amazon to an astounding extent and with resounding success, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC has been warning about impersonation scams – calls that falsely claim to come from the […]

News, Security and Fraud IssuesAmazon scam, Fraud, FTC

FTC Deters Rampant ‘Made in USA’ Fraud Ahead of 4th of July

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 Ina Steiner
Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a new rule that will crack down on marketers who make false, unqualified claims that their products are Made in the USA. Under the rule, marketers making unqualified Made […]

1 CommentNews, Tax and Legal IssuesFTC, Made in USA fraud

Amazon Works with Feds to Stop Affiliate Scammers

March 18, 2021 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Amazon said it continues to works with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other law enforcement organizations to stop scams and protect customers after the FTC announced Tuesday it had entered into a settlement with […]

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, Fraud, FTC

Feds Asks Tech Firms about Tracking People’s Information

December 14, 2020 Ina Steiner
Federal Trade Commission

The US government asked some large tech companies on Monday about how they may be tracking the personal information of visitors and using them in algorithms. The FTC said it was sending orders to Amazon, […]

2 CommentsNews, Trends and Shopping DataAmazon, Facebook, Fraud, FTC, Privacy

Affiliate Marketers May Get Amazon in Trouble with FTC

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Ina Steiner
Amazon

Public Citizen called on the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon for what it calls an “apparent failure” to ensure members of its affiliates marketing program disclose they receive commissions on sales generated, […]

4 CommentsMarketplaces, NewsAmazon, Amazon affiliate program, FTC

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 […]

News, Tax and Legal IssuesFederal Trade Commission, FTC

FTC to Change Guidelines on Selling Jewelry

December 31, 2015August 2, 2017 Ina Steiner

If you sell jewelry, online or otherwise, be aware that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making changes to its Jewelry Guides. You have until April 4, 2016, to comment on the proposed changes before […]

News, Tax and Legal IssuesFTC

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