FTC settles with Amazon, Shutterstock, Instacart, and StubHub over deceptive practices, while spotlighting Meta platforms for scams.
7 reports, 3 independent
Updated Aug 31
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What happened
FTC settles with Amazon, Shutterstock, Instacart, and StubHub over deceptive practices, while spotlighting Meta platforms for scams.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.FTC challenges Amazon's market dominance and settles privacy allegations, also suing over advertiser overcharging.1 source
FTC is reportedly looking to crack down on Amazon's business, with Chairman Ferguson commenting.1 source
- The FTC resolved an investigation into a Georgia-based company concerning ticket scalping on secondary markets.Sub-event
FTC takes action against multiple companies, including Amazon, Meta, and Instacart, for deceptive practices.1 source
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The entities involved
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Amazon
American multinational technology company
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Federal Trade Commission
United States federal government agency
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Meta
American technology company
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