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Victorian Business Fined for Misleading Instagram Ads

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 03:59 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 03:59 | 1 source | 1 article
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A business in Victoria, Australia, has been fined for telling social media influencers to make false claims about their products in paid Instagram posts. This landmark penalty highlights the growing scrutiny of influencer marketing and the responsibility of businesses to ensure truthful advertising. Authorities are cracking down on deceptive practices in the digital space, aiming to protect consumers from misleading endorsements.

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Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram posts in first of its kind penalty Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Josh Taylor Technology reporter 24 mar. 2026, 03:59 (6 hours ago) Excellent

Victorian business fined for telling influencers to lie about paid Instagram posts in first of its kind penalty

Watchdog also fines PhotobookShop for editing a paid review from an influencer who had described process as ‘fiddly’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn online photo book retailer has been fined nearly $40,000 for asking social media influencers to not disclose they had been paid to post a review on Instagram.It marks the first time a penalty has been handed down to an Australian business for an influencer not disclos

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