FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October
Briefly

"Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement.
"The ban also forbids marketers from exaggerating their own influence by, for example, paying for bots to inflate their follower count," emphasizing the rule's scope and impact on digital marketing.
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