eCommerce

On April 6, 2026, the Office of the New York Attorney General issued an “investor alert” to warn New Yorkers about the purported prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes proliferating across Meta platforms, including on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. According to the NY OAG, ”scammers are increasingly using deceptive advertisements and ‘deepfake’ technology to lure investors…

On April 8, the Director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection announced that the “FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) is committed to providing legal clarity to legitimate businesses that wish to deal honestly with their customers and comply with the law.” Last year, the FTC shared how to work most effectively with BCP…

On February 4, 2026 Senators Gellego (D-AZ) and Moreno (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on deceptive online ads.  The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (“SCAM”) Act would require online platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent fraudulent and deceptive ads and strengthen accountability when they slip through the cracks. The bill could potentially…

On February 9, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission sent letters to various data brokers warning them of their responsibility to comply with the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (PADFAA). PADFAA prohibits data brokers from selling, releasing, disclosing, or providing access to personally identifiable sensitive data about Americans to any foreign adversary,…

The Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General are aggressively investigating the use of fake or false consumer reviews and testimonials – including AI-generated reviews – on consumer review platforms like Google and Yelp.  At both a federal and state level, regulatory agencies are seeking harsh monetary civil penalties and damages against violators of applicable…