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Coverage dated October 21, 2024

FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect

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Businesses that knowingly buy fake reviews, procure them from company insiders or disseminate fake reviews will be penalized.

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  1. KGW Portland

    FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (opens KGW Portland)

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    Businesses that knowingly buy fake reviews, procure them from company insiders or disseminate fake reviews will be penalized.

  2. Engadget

    A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect (opens Engadget)

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    An FTC rule banning phony online reviews is now in effect. Those who violate the measures face a civil penalty of up to $51,744 per infraction.

  3. FOX 4 Dallas

    Fake online reviews are now banned by the FTC: How to spot a fake (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    The agency's rule bans reviews and testimonials credited to people who do not exist or are generated by artificial intelligence.

  4. CNET

    New FTC Rule Bans Fake Product Reviews That Mess With Your Shopping (opens CNET)

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    The rule also cracks down on the buying or selling of social media followers.

  5. Fox26 Houston

    How to report fake online reviews as new FTC rule takes effect (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    A new federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect, and it's easy to report them. Here's how.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued the rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews. The rule, which went into effect Monday, allows the agency to seek civil penalties against those who knowingly violate…

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