Amazon secretly inflated ad prices, the FTC and 22 states allege in a lawsuit
More than 1 million advertisers were affected, the suit says. The online retailer says the Federal Trade Commission’s claim “fundamentally misunderstands” how its ads work.
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TechCrunch FTC accuses Amazon of running a 'secret ad surcharge scheme' in new lawsuit Strong bearish −46
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Market Watch Amazon's stock slips as the FTC alleges billions of dollars in hidden ad fees Bearish −39
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BBC Business Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges Strong bearish −46
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The Washington Post You're reading this Amazon secretly inflated ad prices, the FTC and 22 states allege in a lawsuit Bearish −25
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