Businesses that buy, sell or promote phony online reviews now run the risk of incurring hefty financial penalties, the Federal Trade Commission said in announcing a ban on such practices.

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews ... to quickly generate ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday a final rule that bans online fake reviews and testimonials and allows ...

The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule that bans reviews and testimonials attributed to people who don’t exist or ...

The FTC’s new rule is akin to going after street dealers and junkies while leaving the drug cartels untouched.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a final ruling to combat fake online reviews and testimonials.

FTC bans fake reviews and deceptive practices in new rule ... People who promote products online must be clear about their connections to the companies they’re talking about.

Fake reviews and testimonials can make it harder for people to trust what they read online and ultimately hurt businesses.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today finalized a ban on companies knowingly buying or selling fake online reviews, giving the agency the power to levy fines against the shadowy practice. The ...