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Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, and Ciara were warned by the FTC about their sponsored Instagram posts

The FTC sent warning letters to 45 celebrities and brands about ambiguous advertising on Instagram.

Celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Naomi Campbell were among those who received warning letters from the FTC in April over sponsored Instagram posts, Women's Wear Daily reports.

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were sent to 45 celebrities and the brands they were promoting. The warnings marked the first time

The letters were intended to clarify the type of language used to state the post was sponsored (like #ad) and where in the caption it should say that.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and water brand AQUAhydrate

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Ciara and shoe brand Buscemi

Heidi Klum and Dunkin' Donuts

Allen Iverson and hoverboard company IO Moonwalkers

Victoria Beckham and skincare brand Lancer

Jamie Lynn Spears and subscription box FabFitFun

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