FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon over Advertiser Overcharges (Aug 2026)
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The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon, saying it secretly overcharged advertisers.
Who they are
Amazon, the FTC and 22 states[1].
What they do
The lawsuit alleges Amazon secretly overcharged advertisers through "hidden surcharges".
How it works
It says Amazon reaped more than $20bn from surcharges dating to a 2019 auction-rule change, and that 1.2 million advertisers were overcharged. The suit was filed Monday, August 31, 2026.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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2026-08-31: FTC and 22 states sued Amazon (Monday) alleging it secretly overcharged advertisers, reaping more than $20bn from "hidden surcharges" dating to a 2019 auction-rule change; 1.2 million advertisers overcharged. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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