FTC sues Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of misleading advertisers
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The 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.
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The 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.
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