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FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

TechCrunch·August 31, 2026·1 min read
FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon, accusing it of secretly charging businesses more for advertising. The lawsuit alleges a 'secret ad surcharge scheme' that inflated costs for sellers. Amazon faces legal action over the undisclosed fee structure, which could reshape its advertising practices.

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