Amazon Sues TikTok and Instagram Influencers

Of course, we're big believers in the power and efficacy of influencer marketing but there's always a few bad apples in every business and the latest influencer scam had us scratching our heads wondering how people even come up with this stuff. A group of influencers is being sued by Amazon for using TikTok and Instagram Stories to sell counterfeit luxury items on the eCommerce site. They created listings for seemingly benign household items and told followers if they purchased from the fake listing they'd get a counterfeit version of products from Gucci, Disney, and more.Erin from Carusele uncovers the web of lies behind this latest scandal, the power of honest influencer marketing and what the future holds.Web: https://carusele.comFollow: @caruseleAbout the show:► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226► Want the ‘coldest’ water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472#atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.Visit www.ashsaidit.com for the Latest in Ash Said It News! #ashsaidit #ashsaiditshow