Amazon's Ad Mystery: Are Hidden Fees Making Our Toys & Games Cost More?
Imagine buying your favorite game, but a tiny, secret extra fee was added without you knowing! That's what some people are saying about Amazon and its ads.
Hey Future Innovators! Zappi here with some news about a giant online store you probably know: Amazon. They're usually super helpful for finding everything from books to robot kits, right?
Well, some important grown-ups, like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), are saying Amazon might have been adding a 'secret surcharge' to the ads that businesses pay for on their website. Think of it like this: if a toy company wants their cool new robot to show up when you search for 'robots,' they pay Amazon for that special spot. The FTC believes Amazon might have been secretly charging these companies *extra* money for those ads.
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Based on reporting by The Verge.