A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect

A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect.

The Federal Trade Commission issued the rulein 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 it.

“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 about the rule in August. She added that the rule will “protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest, and competitive.”

  • @FrowingFostek
    32•2 months ago

    I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. I love the work Lina Khan is doing. Its going to be so sad when Kamala gives her the boot :(

      • @Postmortal_Pop
        22•2 months ago

        Its up for debate if she will, but a lot of big ticket donors are bribing her requesting it as a favor for donating to her campaign.

        • @Fedizen
          10•2 months ago

          I thought most of those big donors were just straight up backing trump. I guess the tariffs got them down?

            • @pivot_root
              11•2 months ago

              They definitely pay both sides. It’s a small price for an almost guaranteed increase in profits.