Businesses that buy, sell or promote phony online reviews now run the risk of incurring hefty financial penalties, the Federal Trade Commission said in announcing a ban on such practices.

The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule that bans reviews and testimonials attributed to people who don’t exist or ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized its Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Rule) to combat fake reviews ...

Fake reviews and testimonials can make it harder for people to trust what they read online and ultimately hurt businesses.

The FTC voted to ban brands and creators from using misleading practices, which includes buying fake social media followers ...

“Fake reviews not only waste people ... social media status being presented online, the FTC also included coverage for those issues, too: The ban prohibits businesses from “using unfounded ...

[Update as of Aug. 15, 2024] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to combat fake online reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allowing the agency to ...

The FTC has now finalized its federal rules banning fake reviews online, with the Commission voting unanimously to adopt the standards it’s been working on for almost two years. It’ll ...

In an effort to combat the problem, the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on those who perpetuate fake reviews online. It issued a final rule that bans their sale or purchase and allows ...

The Federal Trade Commission announced a new ban on businesses using fake reviews and testimonials. Here’s what consumers and business owners should know. The FTC announced on Aug. 15 a new rule ...

The Federal Trade Commission announced a new ban on businesses using fake reviews and testimonials. Here’s what consumers and business owners should know. The FTC announced on Aug. 15 a new rule ...