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Amazon hit by lawsuit from FTC and 22 states claiming ad price rigging to the tune of $20 billion over seven years

The FTC and 22 US states have accused Amazon of inflating its ad revenue with shady practices, but Amazon denies.

TechRadar

6 Hidden Travel Fees the FTC Says Consumers Should Watch Before Booking a Trip

A cheap hotel room can become considerably less cheap once the booking screen starts adding extras. The Federal Trade Commission now requires businesses offering short-term lodging to show the total price upfront, including mandatory fees they know about, but travelers still need to know which charges deserve a closer look.

Clever Dude

Woman Gets Pre-Approval From Credit Union. Then She Takes It To Enterprise—And Buys A Hyundai

"You don’t have to tell me your credit score, but..."

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Amazon Faces New FTC Lawsuit. Regulators Claim Advertisers Were Secretly Charged Higher Prices.

The lawsuit, joined by attorneys general from 22 states, alleges Amazon misled more than one million brands and sellers about how much they would pay to advertise products on its website and app.

International Business Times

US states, consumer watchdog file lawsuit against Amazon for manipulating advertising prices

The Federal Trade Commission, along with twenty-two states, has initiated legal action against Amazon, alleging that the retail giant manipulated online auctions and charged excessive fees to advertisers. It's claimed that Amazon profited significantly by altering auction outcomes to favor higher bids. Amazon has refuted these claims, labeling the lawsuit…

The Times of India

Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges

The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.

The Economic Times

FTC sues Amazon alleging it overcharged advertisers for billions of dollars

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FTC files landmark lawsuit claiming Amazon deceived advertisers out of billions

The FTC accused Amazon of charging advertisers more for ad space, thus passing along the surcharges to consumers

The Independent UK

US trade regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of taking $20bn with secret surcharges

FTC alleges in lawsuit that online retailer ‘secretly and systematically overcharged’ advertisers for years

The Guardian - US

Explained | Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages: How will that work?

Here is a look at what Meta said it will do to ensure that users are as old as they say they are, and some of the legal issues that could complicate age checks.

The Economic Times

AI Companies Are Destroying Books. That's Not Nearly as Scary as It Sounds.

Destructively scanning books is making information more accessible to the masses.

Reason

FTC Finalizes $930,000 Settlement Over ‘Active Listening’ AI Ad Service That Allegedly Didn’t Work as Advertised

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group and two marketing firms to pay a combined $930,000 to settle allegations that they misled customers about an AI-powered advertising service promoted as being able to target consumers based on conversations picked up by smart devices.

The Free Financial Advisor

FTC Raises National Do Not Call Registry Access Fees for Telemarketers Starting October 1

Businesses that make telemarketing calls will soon pay slightly more to access the federal database designed to protect consumers from unwanted sales calls. The Federal Trade Commission announced new fiscal year 2027 fees for accessing the National Do Not Call Registry, with the changes taking effect October 1, 2026. The…

The Free Financial Advisor

Visa Placed Hims and Hers in a Monitoring Program After Weight Loss Customers Disputed Thousands of Charges

Visa enrolled Hims and Hers in its Acquirer Monitoring Program after weight-loss subscription disputes spiked. What customers should know.

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Jamaican woman extradited to U.S. after allegedly helping scam Kentucky residents out of $80,000 with fake $250 million lottery win

She's accused of acting as a "money mule."

Clever Dude

7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

Buying the sports car you have wanted for 20 years should feel like a celebration, not the beginning of a long-running argument with a repair shop. That shiny coupe may represent decades of saving, waiting, and resisting the temptation to buy something more sensible, but excitement can make even experienced…

Fortune

FTC moves to make retailers disclose use of ‘personalized pricing’ as technology now enables broad consumer surveillance

The proposal would warn companies that failing to disclose that they are using personal data to set prices could violate the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices.

Clever Dude

7 Things You Should Never Let a Car Dealer Talk You Into Because You’re Focused on the Monthly Payment

The monthly payment can make an expensive car look surprisingly harmless. A dealer can stretch the loan, adjust the down payment, add products, or shuffle other numbers until a vehicle that felt out of reach suddenly lands inside the monthly budget.

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The Guardian - US

John Oliver on ‘smart’ appliances: ‘Spying on you through the washing machine’

The host also discussed the rise of forgotten monthly subscriptions for anything from dishwashers to litter boxes

The Conversation

Insurers have a lot of data about us. Where do they get it, and how do they use it?

How much does your insurer really know about you? It could be more than just what’s on your application form for the policy.

Latin Times

TikTok's $400 Million Privacy Settlement with DOJ: What Actually Changes for Parents

TikTok will pay $400M in a child-privacy case, but parents get no payout. Here's what changed, what's still pending, and what to check today.

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What Happens to Your Debt When You Die? What Your Family Is — and Isn’t — Responsible For

Death does not necessarily erase a mortgage, credit-card balance, medical bill, or personal loan, but it also does not automatically hand those debts to your...

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Connecticut Nissan Dealer to Pay $4 Million Over Alleged Hidden Fees and Unauthorized Charges

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Connecticut have reached a $4 million settlement with a Connecticut auto dealership and its owners and managers over allegations of deceptive fees and unauthorized charges, according to an official announcement from the FTC.

The Independent UK

FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing

Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy

Clever Dude

What to Know About Text Messages From ‘Mechanics’ or ‘Dealers’ That May Be Scam Bait

A text from a mechanic or car dealership can seem perfectly ordinary: “Your vehicle is due for service,” “Your appointment is tomorrow,” or “This is Mark from the dealership. Can you confirm your VIN?” Nothing about that sounds particularly sinister. In fact, modern dealerships and repair shops routinely use texts…

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