FTC sues Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of misleading advertisers
A worker sorts packages on Amazon Prime Day in New York, July 8, 2025.Klaus Galiano | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant "secretly and systematically overcharged" advertisers on its platform by manipulating its pricing and auction systems. The lawsuit, which was joined by 22 state attorneys general, argues that Amazon may have reaped more than $20 billion from advertisers by using "hidden surcharges" dating back to a change t...
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