The FTC’s new rule is akin to going after street dealers and junkies while leaving the drug cartels untouched.

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews ... to quickly generate user reviews for products sold on online platforms.

Businesses that buy, sell or promote phony online reviews now run the risk of incurring hefty financial penalties, the Federal Trade Commission said in announcing a ban on such practices.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday a final rule that bans online fake reviews and testimonials and allows the agency to seek civil penalties from known violators. The rule ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a final ruling to combat fake online reviews and testimonials.

Fake reviews and testimonials can make it harder for people to trust what they read online and ultimately hurt businesses.

The FTC voted to ban brands and creators from using misleading practices, which includes buying fake social media followers ...

The Federal Trade Commission's landmark ruling prohibits fake reviews, AI-generated content, and inflated social media stats.

The Federal Trade Commission approved a ban on posting fake online reviews, including ones generated by artificial ...

The formal ban also comes with ... as $50,000 per violation. The FTC officially announced its intent to seek new rules for ...

In an effort to combat the problem, the Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on those who perpetuate fake reviews online ...