FTC is not going to tolerate fake likes sellers anymore. Recently FTC fined a US business for selling fake likes and followers to businesses and people. FTC is becoming very strict about it.
Florida businessman named German Calas Jr., who owns the company called Devumi, was fined $2.5 million for selling “fake indicators of social media influence.” Devumi issue grabbed FTC attention last year when New York Times revealed the story of Devumi. The New York Times investigated the case and exposed Devumi in their investigation report.
The investigation successfully proved that Devumi sold fake Twitter followers and sent social engagements to celebrities, businesses, and people, who wanted to get social media followers to become popular. According to New York Times Devumi has generated $15 million.
After this news Devumi has closed. Later the company officials agreed to a $50,000 settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office. FTC has imposed $2.5 million fine, which will be suspended if the company pays $250,000.