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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Allegations of Ad Auction Manipulation

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company manipulated ad auctions to overcharge advertisers by $20 billion over seven years. The lawsuit claims Amazon misrepresented the auction process, resulting in inflated prices for advertising services.

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The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company manipulated ad auctions to overcharge advertisers by $20 billion over seven years. The lawsuit claims Amazon misrepresented the auction process, resulting in inflated prices for advertising services.

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FTC alleges Amazon illegally made $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions

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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Allegations of Ad Auction Manipulation