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title: "FTC Warning: Potential Violations of Review & Testimonials Rule"
description: On December 22, 2025, the FTC sent letters to 10 companies warning them of potential violations of the Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule
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# [FTC Warning: Potential Violations of Review & Testimonials Rule](https://www.nhada.com/news/ftc-warning-potential-violations-of-review-testimonials-rule)

 Written by [National Auto Dealers Association (NADA)](https://www.nhada.com/news/author/nada) | Jan 29, 2026 7:46:03 PM

On December 22, 2025, the FTC sent [letters](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/2025-Fake-Review-Warning-Template.pdf) to 10 companies warning them of potential violations of the Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule that took effect on October 21, 2024. The FTC did not disclose which companies received the letter.

The Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule sets strict standards that prohibit fake reviews, require disclosing when reviews are posted by employees (and their families), and ban both offering rewards in exchange for positive ratings and suppressing honest consumer reviews.

NADA developed [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.nada.org/media/15556/download?inline&utm_term=Frequently%20Asked%20Questions) to help dealerships comply with the Rule. Dealers should continue reviewing the FAQs and the Rule with their employees.

**More Info:**

- [What You Need to Know About the New FTC Rule on Endorsements and Testimonials](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__marketing.nada.org_acton_ct_4712_s-2D37f5-2D2601-3A0_Bct_l-2D086c_l-2D086c-3Acf_ct3-5F0_1_lu-3Fsid-3DTV2-253AVFsf7KyQs&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ckFAhJEs1o16oXfsjCn3sA&m=6Q4158Vei1du90DjtAtrrVEzqVqqzpT4kZwSbF886x4rubIAzUUbodbjwOvYRbvw&s=FRWdv2pVOfuEhPJMX50na_f5sKHEY8hndtqX47_74yU&e=)   
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- [The Consumer Review and Testimonials Rule: Questions and Answers](https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/consumer-reviews-testimonials-rule-questions-answers)

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