FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret overcharging
By The BriefBrief
The FTC and 22 U.S. states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly overcharging advertisers since 2019. The complaint says the company’s “deception continues to this day,” seeking legal remedies over the alleged conduct.
WHO:Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 U.S. states
WHAT:FTC and 22 states sued Amazon, alleging it secretly overcharged advertisers since 2019.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The lawsuit was triggered by allegations that Amazon secretly overcharged advertisers, with the complaint claiming the deception continues.
