FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
August 31, 2026
August 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
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Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and . . .
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FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
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Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and . . .