It also bans misleading testimonials ... to make it harder for you to be misled by fake online reviews. Effective as of ...

Companies are now prohibited from paying for or selling online product reviews and generating other types of fake testimonials under a Federal Trade Commission rule that went into force Monday.

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It marks the first time the agency has ordered such a ban ... the FTC found that in order to boost downloads and engagement, NGL sent users computer-generated fake messages.

A ban on fake reviews and hidden fees for online shoppers has today come into force. Consumers will now see more transparent pricing, as businesses are required to incorporate administration and ...