# FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads

> The FTC and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon for allegedly using a “secret ad surcharge” to drive up prices for ads on its website and app.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/986982/amazon-advertising-prices-ftc-lawsuit?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a961b51abec1b1cd43caaba)
- **Published:** 2026-09-01
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #amazon #lawsuit #alleges #overcharging #prices #secretly #state #systematically
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