Ecommerce Industry News
The FTC issued a warning to companies about their use of AI (artificial intelligence) in commercial practices. It’s easy for online sellers to forget they’re obligated to comply with consumer-protection laws, but some fairly small […]
An Amazon seller was accused of “review hijacking” and will pay the government $600,000 in fines, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). But the seller wasn’t hijacking another seller’s reviews – it was allegedly […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]