FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit
Reported by TechCrunch · techcrunch.com · August 31, 2026
Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.
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