Question
Do disclosure and advertising rules apply to bought engagement?
Answer
They can. In several countries, regulators expect marketing to be honest and not misleading. Using followers or likes purchased from an SMM panel to look more popular than you are — especially to sell something or win sponsorships — can fall foul of advertising and consumer-protection rules.
Fake reviews are a particular focus: authorities in the US, UK, EU and elsewhere have tightened rules against them. Inflated social proof used commercially is a related risk.
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