FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Advertising Practices

Mon, Aug 31 · 10:26 PM UTC 2 min read

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Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have.

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Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they

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New York Times Technology Aug 31 · 22:26 UTC

Regulators say the e-commerce giant forced more than a million advertisers to pay more than they should have.

CNBC Technology Aug 31 · 20:34 UTC

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant "secretly and systematically overcharged" advertisers on its platform by manipulating its pricing and auction systems.

The Verge Aug 31 · 21:41 UTC

The FTC and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon for allegedly using a “secret ad surcharge” to drive up prices for ads on its website and app.

Engadget Aug 31 · 21:42 UTC

The company's "deception continues to this day," the lawsuit says.

CBS News Technology Aug 31 · 20:00 UTC

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday sued Amazon over allegations that the e-commerce giant secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions, potentially costing customers tens of…