[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 ...

When brands buy five-star praise or nudge customers only to gush, they're not just boosting ratings-they're rigging the market. Consumers get misled, honest competitors get smothered and digital "word ...

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The Federal Trade Commission this week warned 10 companies that they may be in violation of 2024 regulations that outlawed phony reviews. "Based on information staff has reviewed, it has reason to ...