Great to hear Kay Dean of #FakeReviewWatch discussing fake review with #rightToRepair and #rightToOwn advocate #LouisRossmann today. I’m looking forward to seeing what other consequences WeRecoverData will have brought upon themselves.
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Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #fakereviews, aggregated by home.social.
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ICYMI: Hismile fined $138,600 by ACCC for fake shoppers and misleading stain claims: Australia's ACCC fined Hismile $138,600 for staging fake customer reaction videos and making misleading Glostik stain removal claims on social media platforms. https://ppc.land/hismile-fined-138-600-by-accc-for-fake-shoppers-and-misleading-stain-claims/ #Hismile #ACCC #ConsumerRights #MarketingEthics #FakeReviews
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Hismile fined $138,600 by ACCC for fake shoppers and misleading stain claims: Australia's ACCC fined Hismile $138,600 for staging fake customer reaction videos and making misleading Glostik stain removal claims on social media platforms. https://ppc.land/hismile-fined-138-600-by-accc-for-fake-shoppers-and-misleading-stain-claims/ #Hismile #ACCC #ConsumerProtection #FakeReviews #StainRemoval
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FYI: Google Maps uses Gemini to stop fake edits and blocks review extortion scams: Google Maps today uses Gemini to block fake place edits and stops review extortion scams pre-publication. Google removed 292M policy-violating reviews in 2025. https://ppc.land/google-maps-uses-gemini-to-stop-fake-edits-and-blocks-review-extortion-scams/ #GoogleMaps #Gemini #FakeReviews #ReviewScams #DigitalMarketing
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ICYMI: Google Maps uses Gemini to stop fake edits and blocks review extortion scams: Google Maps today uses Gemini to block fake place edits and stops review extortion scams pre-publication. Google removed 292M policy-violating reviews in 2025. https://ppc.land/google-maps-uses-gemini-to-stop-fake-edits-and-blocks-review-extortion-scams/ #GoogleMaps #Gemini #FakeReviews #ReviewExtortion #OnlineSafety
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Google Maps uses Gemini to stop fake edits and blocks review extortion scams: Google Maps today uses Gemini to block fake place edits and stops review extortion scams pre-publication. Google removed 292M policy-violating reviews in 2025. https://ppc.land/google-maps-uses-gemini-to-stop-fake-edits-and-blocks-review-extortion-scams/ #GoogleMaps #Gemini #FakeReviews #ReviewScams #OnlineSafety
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Winnipeg Free Press: Tattoo removal business owners discover customers’ ink easier to erase than scammers’ damaging online reviews. “The owners of two Winnipeg tattoo removal outlets say scammers are trying to extort them by posting negative Google reviews, then demanding payment to take them down. Jennilee Martineau, owner of Ex Inked Laser Tattoo Removal, said the first one-star review […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/03/winnipeg-free-press-tattoo-removal-business-owners-discover-customers-ink-easier-to-erase-than-scammers-damaging-online-reviews/ -
Tình trạng nhận phải sản phẩm giả khi mua hàng trên Amazon dù có đánh giá 5 sao! Nhiều người dùng cho biết các đánh giá này là do bot. Làm thế nào để tránh và giải quyết vấn đề này? #Amazon #ĐánhGiáGiả #SaaS #ThươngMạiĐT #ShopOnline #FakeReviews
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1qomqx8/is_anyone_has_like_this_problem_amazon_reviews/
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EL PAÍS: This is how extortion campaigns target small businesses on Google Maps: ‘They can ruin you’. “After receiving inquiries from EL PAÍS, Google replied that its systems detect and remove the vast majority of fraudulent content. The company cites staggering figures: since 2024, they have blocked or removed more than 240 million reviews and 70 million edits to Maps locations that […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/25/this-is-how-extortion-campaigns-target-small-businesses-on-google-maps-they-can-ruin-you-el-pais/ -
🛠️ Mới! TrustRadar - Chrome extension giúp đánh giá độ tin cậy các review trên Amazon. Tính điểm Trust (0‑100) dựa trên độ dài, ngôn ngữ, thời gian, người viết… Hoạt động offline, không gửi dữ liệu. Hãy thử và cho phản hồi! #ChromeExtension #TrustRadar #Amazon #FakeReviews #Tech #CôngCụ #ĐánhGiá #MuaSắm #PhảnHồi
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Doanh nghiệp bị tấn công 1‑star giả? Đừng mua review 5‑star giả. Hãy tăng feedback tích cực thật, dùng NFC/QR để thu thập đánh giá, tránh “Review Jail” của Google và phạt FTC lên tới $51 744 mỗi vi phạm. Kiểm tra thương hiệu trước khi chi ngân sách quảng cáo. #FakeReviews #ĐánhGiáGiả #ReputationManagement #QuảnLýDanhTiếng #BusinessTips #MẹoKinhDoanh
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1qcjp0b/targeted_by_a_competitors_negative_review_attack/
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Businesses beware! 🛑 Fake reviews are deceiving customers and harming legitimate competitors. Scammers may write, post, or buy reviews to mislead. Always verify reviews—look for consistency, check dates, and read multiple sources. Stay vigilant to protect your business and customers. Report suspicious activity! 🔍 ➡️ https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/12/ftc-warns-businesses-about-fake-reviews #FakeReviews #ConsumerProtection #ScamAlert
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Australian watchdog sounds alarm on AI risks marketers need to know: ACCC releases comprehensive AI industry snapshot on December 17, warning of consumer risks from agentic systems, fake reviews, and privacy-degrading practices across platforms. https://ppc.land/australian-watchdog-sounds-alarm-on-ai-risks-marketers-need-to-know/ #AI #Marketing #ConsumerSafety #Privacy #FakeReviews
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Yup... reviews that contain "oh the landlord is so helpful btw!" and "the property manager made my lease here so good!" definitely don't sound like fake reviews written by land lords.
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Fakespot ngừng hoạt động, Amazon trở nên không đáng tin cậy. Một người dùng đề xuất xây dựng công cụ thay thế để lọc đánh giá giả trên Amazon và các sàn thương mại điện tử khác. #Fakespot #Amazon #ĐánhGiáGiả #ThươngMạiĐiệnTử #OpenSource #FakeReviews #Ecommerce
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1p5c9r8/after_10_years_this_is_how_it_ends/
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Google đã xóa hơn 31.000 đánh giá 1 sao của một khách sạn trên phố Hàng Cháo, Hà Nội. Chuyên gia Tuấn Hà lý giải, các nền tảng như Google hay Facebook sử dụng thuật toán để phát hiện và loại bỏ những đánh giá không trung thực, đảm bảo tính minh bạch trong hệ thống xếp hạng. Hành động này cho thấy nỗ lực chống lại review giả, bảo vệ doanh nghiệp và người tiêu dùng.
#Google #Review #FakeReview #Hanoi #Hotel #KháchSạn #ĐánhGiáGiả #ThuậtToán #ChuyênGia #TuấnHà #FakeReviews #Rating #HàNội #Business
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Xử lý đánh giá giả mạo trên App Store như thế nào? Người dùng nhận thấy sự khác biệt kỳ lạ giữa cửa hàng Mỹ và Đức #FakeReviews #AppStore #ĐánhGiáGiảMạo #CửaHàngngDụng #TàiKhoảnGiảMạo #US #Đức #EU
https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/comments/1ooh79l/how_do_you_deal_with_fake_app_store_reviews/
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Vấn đề nhận phản hồi nhưng không có người dùng thực tế cho SaaS đang gây lo ngại. Có kompon hoặc AI tạo phán bản não? Dành cho những người cần công cụ newsletter/group chat tiện ích miễn phí, mình giớineral formtabulo.us. #SaaS #FakeReviews #VanityMetrics #BìnhLuận #KinhDoanhDienTử
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1og19n9/got_a_few_reviews_after_listing_my_saas_but_none/
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Chỉ với vài trăm nghìn đồng, doanh nghiệp có thể mua được hàng trăm lượt đánh giá 5 sao “ảo” trên các nền tảng thương mại điện tử và dịch vụ. Những review giả này đánh lừa người tiêu dùng, khiến họ đặt niềm tin vào sản phẩm kém chất lượng và phải gánh hậu quả. Thị trường "review ảo" đang trở thành vấn nạn, bóp méo cạnh tranh và làm xói mòn sự minh bạch. Cần siết chặt quản lý và nâng cao nhận thức để bảo vệ người dùng.
#FakeReviews #ReviewAo #ThuongMaiDienTu #NguoiTieuDung #5SaoAo #DigitalMarket
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Null Fake là một dự án mã nguồn mở giúp phát hiện các đánh giá sản phẩm giả mạo trên Amazon, giúp người mua sắm thông minh hơn và đưa ra quyết định tốt hơn.
#NullFake #Amazon #FakeReviews #OpenSource #Tech #ĐánhGiáGiả #MãNguồnMở #CôngNghệ
https://www.reddit.com/r/opensource/comments/1o165l4/null_fake_detect_fake_amazon_product_reviews/
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New York Times: Small Businesses Face a New Threat: Pay Up or Be Flooded With Bad Reviews. “Fraudsters are extorting businesses for hundreds of dollars each by threatening to post fake negative reviews on Google Maps — or posting fake negative reviews and then demanding a payment to remove them, according to reports from multiple businesses and data from an industry watchdog.”
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https://www.europesays.com/de/413634/ EU führt neue Richtlinien für Online-Bewertungen ein: Tageskarte #AktuelleNachrichten #AktuelleNews #Dr.MarkusGratzer #EU #EUKommission #EULeitlinien #Europa #EuropäischeUnion #Europe #EuropeanUnion #FakeReviews #Falschbewertungen #Gastronomie #Headlines #Hotellerie #Nachrichten #News #ÖHV #OnlineBewertungen #Rechtslage #Schlagzeilen #Tourismus #Transparenz #Verhaltenskodex #Verifizierung
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✨Fakespot's valiant 9-year battle against the fake review apocalypse ends with a whimper, not a bang. Now shoppers are left to navigate the treacherous seas of online reviews like blindfolded pirates 😵💫. Good luck, Mozilla's acquisition definitely worked wonders! 🏴☠️
https://blog.truestar.pro/fakespot-shuts-down/ #Fakespot #FakeReviews #OnlineShopping #MozillaPirates #ReviewScam #HackerNews #ngated -
Fakespot, the digital knight in shining armor that *totally* vanquished fake reviews, announces it's closing in 2025 ⚔️🤡. Apparently, even AI superheroes can't save themselves from the ultimate scam: their own irrelevance. 🚪💨
https://www.fakespot.com/ #FakespotClosure #FakeReviews #AIRelevance #DigitalKnight #ScamAlert #HackerNews #ngated -
🚨 Big news! 🇬🇧 The UK has officially banned hidden fees by online businesses & fake reviews, starting April 6. 🛑 The CMA will enforce compliance, ensuring transparency for consumers! 📉💡 #UKNews #ConsumerProtection #OnlineBusiness #ECommerce #FakeReviews #CMA #Transparency #DigitalEconomy
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GTL: Maximise your (Amazon) Purchases
Make informed purchases! Whether you're a seasoned online shopper or just looking to save some cash, we've got you covered. We'll explore tools that help you track prices, compare prices across European Amazon sites for extra savings, and identify potentially fake or biased reviews. #EUshopping #AmazonDeals #GTL #PriceComparison #SmartShopper #TTMO #Fakespot #PriceTracking #SmartShopping #TechTips #AmazonFinds #FakeReviews
https://www.alanbonnici.com/2025/01/maximise-your-amazon-purchases-feb-2025.html
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MediaPost: Google Commits To Cracking Down On Fake Reviews. “Google has agreed to punish businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them — specifically in the United Kingdom. ‘Left unchecked, fake reviews damage people’s trust and leave businesses who do the right thing at a disadvantage,’ Sarah Cardell, chief executive officer of the CMA, stated in […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/01/25/mediapost-google-commits-to-cracking-down-on-fake-reviews/
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The CMA says Google has agreed to curb UK businesses from using fake reviews to boost star ratings and will report on its efforts for the next 3 years. A win for consumer trust! ⭐🔍 #Google #CMA #FakeReviews #ConsumerProtection #UKBusiness
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AI makes it easier for fraudsters to produce large volumes of deceptive reviews #fakereviews #ai #ecommerce #fraud #consumertrust #technology #ftc
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Search Engine Land: Google’s review deletions: Why 5-star reviews are disappearing. “Google reviews are powerful. They’re essential for building trust, attracting customers, and boosting local SEO. But what happens to your local visibility and online reputation when these valuable reviews suddenly vanish? We’ve recently noticed a concerning trend: A significant number of reviews are […]
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Federal Trade Commission (#FTC) Chair Lina Khan announced on Oct. 21 that the agency’s prohibition on fake online reviews was taking effect, imposing fines as high as $50,000 for violations...
https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2024/08/well-pay-you-give-our-new-rule-good-review
https://apnews.com/article/ftc-rule-fake-reviews-ban-b7e57e33c1818fa58dd742a921643239
#FakeReviews #RealNews #GovtRegs #OnlineAdvertising #Promotion
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Oh, no! Then how will Amazon fool people into buying all those crappy products? Like the drum brushes I was shopping for?
You know when, instead of usual drum/cymbal sounds "ba-dum ching!" you want the "tss tss tss" sound? For that, drummers use those metal fibre brushes instead of drumsticks.
Several #Amazon reviews said: "Great brushes! I got my drums really clean!" The fake reviewer thought the brushes were for CLEANING instead of being a musical instrument.
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@taylorlorenz #Advon #FakeReviews Pretty insidious! I don’t trust reviews anywhere anymore. I sometimes laugh at the number of reviews on Amazon that use the word “sleek,” which is a word that is not used very often unless you’re talking about otters or horses. Who knew that Gucci made weightlifting belts? 8-) When you see a byline, you might want to check findagrave.com to see if they’re using dead people’s names.
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"Amazon-owned Goodreads makes little effort to verify users, and critics say this enables a practice known as review-bombing, in which a book is flooded with negative reviews, often from fake accounts, in an effort to bring down a its rating, sometimes for reasons having nothing to do with the book's contents."
https://www.npr.org/2023/12/17/1219599404/goodreads-review-bombing-cait-corrain
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Firefox tests a built-in checker for fake reviews from Fakespot
Firefox’s Review Checker is now preparing to give users the tools to weed out unreliable reviews. Screenshots posted by MSPowerUser show how the tool is accessible via a price tag icon in the browser’s URL bar, which brings up a sidebar with details on the cu ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/firefox-tests-a-built-in-checker-for-fake-reviews-from-fakespot/
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Firefox’s Review Checker is now preparing to give users the tools to weed out unreliable reviews. Screenshots posted by MSPowerUser show how the tool is accessible via a price tag icon in the browser’s URL bar, which brings up a sidebar with details on the current open product page. The tool assigns the product’s reviews a grade based on how reliable it believes them to be, offers an “adjusted rating” out of five stars with “unreliable reviews removed,” and pulls out some highlights of the existing reviews.
Fakespot already offers its review checking services via its website, extensions for browsers like Chrome and Safari, and iOS and Android apps.
It is being tested in the USA currently, but unfortunately, Fakespot only works with some of the major US shopping sites. Currently, those sites are: Amazon, BestBuy, Flipkart, Home Depot, Sephora, Steam, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Walmart. It would be really useful if this could also work on AliExpress and many other international eCommerce sites.
It's worth noting that such extensions require access to the content of visited pages to work, so where you have this installed as an extension, you can use an extension like Extensity to quickly deactivate/activate it when needed.
See Firefox tests a built-in checker for fake reviewsBased on technology from Fakespot.
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Firefox tests a built-in checker for fake reviews from Fakespot
An Amazon item listing. On the right side of it is a window pane with the heading Review Checker with a reliability score of B for the reviews, and an adjusted product rating of 4,5 stars. Below that it shows highlights from recent reviews. Firefox’s Review Checker is now preparing to give users the tools to weed out unreliable reviews. Screenshots posted by MSPowerUser show how the tool is accessible via a price tag icon in the browser’s URL […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/firefox-tests-a-built-in-checker-for-fake-reviews-from-fakespot/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-2cb65079-5072de88d13724d4
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Yelp names and shames businesses paying for 5-star reviews - Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg)
Yelp has... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1970279 #federaltradecommission #fakeonlinereviews #onlinemarketplace #onlinereviews #fakereviews #facebook #policy #amazon #yelp
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Ars Technica: Yelp names and shames businesses paying for 5-star reviews https://arstechnica.com/?p=1970279 #Tech #arstechnica #IT #Technology #federaltradecommission #fakeonlinereviews #onlinemarketplace #onlinereviews #fakereviews #Facebook #Policy #Amazon #Yelp
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"Yelp has a wall of shame for businesses caught paying for fake reviews"
Well, if this is real, then kudos to Yelp. Fake reviewer should be cast in hell. There may be other problems with Yelp, but if they can tackle this one. 🥳 :catjam:
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#AI boom may not have positive outcome, warns #UK #competition watchdog
#Risks include #HighPrices as well as proliferation of #FalseInformation, #fraud and #FakeReviews, says #CMA
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I'm completely amazed by the woman who is hunting down fake review scams. (via @sfgate)
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Stephen Council: This Bay Area woman is on a crusade to prove #Yelp reviews can’t be trusted
"It was 2017, and the San Jose resident had left a one-star review on the Yelp page of a psychiatry office in Los Altos. Then the letter arrived: It seemed the clinic had hired a local lawyer to demand that Dean remove her negative review or face a lawsuit. The envelope included a $50 check.
Dean, who once worked as a criminal investigator in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General, smelled something fishy. She decided to look into the clinic, part of a small California chain called #SavantCare.
By the time her work was done, she’d found a higher calling — and SavantCare’s ex-CEO was fighting felony charges."
#fakereviews
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/yel-review-fraud-kay-dean-18150617.php
