FTC rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect

The Federal Trade Commission issued the rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews. The rule, which went into effect Monday, allows the agency to seek civil penalties against those ... Read More

FTC Cracks Down: Fake Reviews Officially a No-No

How often have you read a glowing online review ... Do you know what the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), which has always had the power to outlaw fake reviews, did about the problem over ... Read More

How Does The FTC Fake Review Rule Impact Business Reputation?

Will the FTC fake review rule live up to its promises and usher in profound changes to the way brands respect consumer rights and handle online reviews? Read More

You and the Law | FTC finally does something about fake reviews

How often have you read a glowing online review – about a business, lawyer, physician, you name it, anything – believed the review, bought the product, dined in ... Read More

FTC's Crackdown on Fake Reviews: A Task for Sisyphus

Companies have strong incentives to enhance their marketing with fake ... new FTC rules may have some impact, but the rules may not be able to restore consumer confidence in online reviews. Read More

What Digital Marketers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking ... What Does the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Cover? The FTC Final Rule Banning Fake ... Read More

FTC Goes After AI Tool That Has Capability to Mass Produce Fake Reviews

Weeks before its new rule banning fake reviews and testimonials takes effect, the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a settlement ... false or deceptive consumer reviews that were published ... Read More

Google Maps introduces new protections against fake reviews

"Maintaining a clean, authentic online reputation is more ... In addition to the new protections against fake reviews, Google has found a way to improve its consumer trust by separating the ... Read More

AI Company Rytr Enabled Users To Create Fake Reviews, FTC Charges

The FTC claimed that Rytr provided subscribers “with the means to generate written content for consumer ... evidence that any fake reviews created by Rytr were posted online, adding that the ... Read More

Criminals Set up Fake Online Pharmacies to Sell Deadly Counterfeit Pills, Prosecutors Say

Criminals Set up Fake Online Pharmacies to Sell Deadly Counterfeit ... U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said at a news conference announcing the indictment. ”The websites the defendants made ... Read More

FTC targets deceptive AI claims in new crackdown

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday it has taken action against five companies it said used or sold artificial intelligence (AI) technology in “deceptive and unfair ways.” ... Read More

FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect

WASHINGTON — A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued the rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews. The rule, which went ... Read More