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- Back in August, the FTC introduced a new rule that aims to end fake customer reviews.
- FTC chair Lina Khan has announced that the new rule has now gone into effect.
- People can now report to the FTC if they believe one of the rules has been broken.
If you’re someone who always reads customer reviews before buying a product, you’ll be happy to know that those reviews should become more trustworthy soon. New legislation aimed at putting an end to fake customer reviews has now gone into effect.
Back in August, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule that would make it illegal to create, buy, or sell false reviews. With the legislation in place, the FTC would have the power to impose civil penalties on those who knowingly break these rules. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), FTC chair Lina Khan announced that the rule is now active. Along with the announcement, Khan also shared an email address consumers can use to report violations to the FTC.