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SBS On the Money: Investigation launched into social media influencers who mislead Australian consumers

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Social media influencers are being warned to be transparent when posting paid content because the ACCC is currently sweeping through hundreds of accounts. Hear from ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb on why it's being done and the steps influencers can take to do the right thing; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmores Capital for the day on the market including the surprisingly strong US GDP result.

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