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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged Ad Price Manipulation

The FTC and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging manipulation of ad prices that has resulted in overcharging advertising customers by approximately $20 billion since 2019. Amazon denies the allegations, claiming the lawsuit is misguided and asserting that its auction practices are misunderstood.

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The FTC and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging manipulation of ad prices that has resulted in overcharging advertising customers by approximately $20 billion since 2019. Amazon denies the allegations, claiming the lawsuit is misguided and asserting that its auction practices are misunderstood.

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Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges

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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged Ad Price Manipulation