Consumer Protection

FTC Crackdown: Buying Fake Reviews Now Carries $50K Fines for Businesses

Buying fake 5-star reviews is now a federal crime carrying up to $51,744 in fines per violation. This crackdown by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fundamentally changed the legal landscape for online marketing. According to a new Review Fraud Advisoryhttps://defamationalert.com/review-fraud-advisory issued today, business owners utilizing third-party services to boost their star ratings are now personally liable under Rule 16 CFR Part 465.