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FTC and 22 States File Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Advertising Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly increased advertising costs for businesses over several years. The lawsuit claims Amazon misled advertisers about its auction system, resulting in significantly higher charges than advertised. Amazon has responded, stating the lawsuit misrepresents its practices.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly increased advertising costs for businesses over several years. The lawsuit claims Amazon misled advertisers about its auction system, resulting in significantly higher charges than advertised. Amazon has responded, stating the lawsuit misrepresents its practices.

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FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

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FTC and 22 States File Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Advertising Practices