Bethenny Frankel is suing TikTok over ads that she says used her video and image to sell counterfeit products

• Bethenny Frankel is suing TikTok over ads she claims used her images and videos to sell counterfeit products on the app.

• She claims a September TikTok video she posted "was allegedly stolen and re-posted for marketing purposes by a company selling counterfeit products."

• "I want to be a voice for change in the space," Frankel said, claiming other creators are facing the same issue.

Bethenny Frankel has filed a class-action lawsuit against TikTok over ads she claims used her images and videos to sell counterfeit products on the app.

In a statement from her lawyers at law firm Morgan & Morgan, the "Real Housewives of New York City" star says that a September TikTok video she posted "was allegedly stolen and re-posted for marketing purposes by a company selling counterfeit products."

Frankel seeks compensation for the "significant damages to her business and reputation, as well as broad changes to impose stricter regulations regarding TikTok's advertising," her lawyers said.

"It came to my attention that TikTok was disseminating videos using my proprietary content without my consent to sell merchandise with which I have no affiliation," Frankel said in a statement. "I've discovered that this is a widespread issue affecting creators of all sizes across the space. It's unacceptable, and I want to be a voice for change and use my platform to create a shift in the industry.

"I want to be a voice for change in the space," Frankel continued. Her lawyers called for other creators who believe their content was used in scams to contact them to potentially join the suit.

TikTok did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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