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FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (abcnews.go.com)
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A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect

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[–] NutWrench@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Businesses that knowingly buy fake reviews, procure them from company insiders or disseminate fake reviews will be penalized

Penalized how much? How big are the fines?

[–] kerrigan778@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

TWO slaps on the wrist.

[–] T156@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

They might even use a second finger!