The Federal Trade Commission has faced a lot of criticism this year for its ambitious agenda taking on Wall Street and Silicon Valley. But a handful of rulings from the agency this past week could serve up some big wins for business owners.

Buying reviews, using AI-generated testimonials, and suppressing negative feedback are among the practices the FTC now considers prohibited.

A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued the final rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews.

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group found between 30 percent to 40 percent of online reviews for businesses, restaurants, and services are fake. We've been reporting on the widespread problem of fake reviews,

The FTC has announced new rules surrounding fake reviews. Businesses who have been buying their positive feedback will have to earn it the old-fashioned way now.

A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect, marking a significant shift in online commerce practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited the creation, sale, and purchase of fraudulent reviews and testimonials,

As of October 21, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) began enforcing strict new rules against fake reviews and testimonials. For businesses relying on online reviews, non-compliance could mean severe penalties of up to $51,