FTC alleges Amazon rigged ad auctions for $20B gain

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The FTC alleges Amazon illegally made about $20 billion by rigging billions of ad auctions. The FTC says Amazon replaced actual ad-auction results with higher prices set by Amazon.

WHO: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

WHAT: FTC alleges Amazon rigged billions of ad auctions and replaced actual auction results with higher prices set by Amazon, generating about $20 billion.

WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 1:51 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The FTC is accusing Amazon of illegally rigging ad auctions and manipulating auction results to generate gains.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

FTC alleges Amazon rigged ad auctions for $20B · Sep 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
FTC, states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge · Aug 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET

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