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FTC in $1.6 Million Settlement with Roomster Over Fraudulent Postings

FTC in $1.6 Million Settlement with Roomster Over Fraudulent Postings

by Phil Hall | Aug 29, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), working with a coalition of state attorneys general, announced a $1.6 million settlement from Roomster, an online apartment search platform, and its owners, John Shriber and Roman Zaks, who were accused of defrauding millions...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Do You Handle Online Reviews?

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Do You Handle Online Reviews?

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2023 | A Phil Hall Op-Ed, Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, WRE News Exclusive

Last week, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule designed to prohibit online marketing shenanigans such as using fake reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews, and paying for positive reviews. If enacted, the FTC would prohibit businesses...
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