Amazon removes 1 million products for misleading claims, price gouging amid coronavirus outbreak

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Amazon removes 1 million products for misleading claims, price gouging amid coronavirus outbreak
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In addition to the tens of thousands of offers removed due to price gouging, Amazon also says it blocked or removed more than 1 million products for suspect or misleading claims amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 3, 2020, 6:03 PMABC News’ Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down what you should do if you think you’ve contracted coronavirus.novel coronavirus outbreak"There is no place for price gouging on Amazon," a company spokesperson told ABC News."We are disappointed that bad actors are attempting to artificially raise prices on basic-need products during a global health crisis, and, in line with our longstanding policy, have recently blocked or removed tens of thousands of offers.

A man wearing a face mask holds a box of the American electronic commerce company Amazon in Central district, Hong Kong, Feb. 12, 2020. Coronavirus outbreak, Hong Kong, China - 12 Feb 2020 The death toll from the covid-19 coronavirus epidemic past 1, 100 and infected over 45, 000 people worldwide on February 12

"Consumer lives are at risk because of dangerous counterfeit products that are flooding the online marketplace," Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., said in a statement."Congress must create accountability to prevent these hazardous items from infiltrating the homes of millions of Americans. The SHOP SAFE Act would make families safer by requiring online sellers to help prevent the sale of counterfeit products to consumers."Hank Johnson, D-Ga.

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