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Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

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Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

Consumer review website caught up in media storm as well.

Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews

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Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews

Allegations: Deceptively and artificially inflating consumer reviews on its website by failing to post reviews with three or fewer stars

Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

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Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

Eric Walter, The Daily Record

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

Fake It Until You Make It

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Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

Can you trust an online review?

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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

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Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

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These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

FTC Social Media Actions

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FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

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CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

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Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

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Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Consumer website’s affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.

Best Reviews

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Best Reviews

Who’s turning tables on whom?

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

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CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

Alexander Soule, CT Insider

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ADT

Home security company sought to secure only positive reviews.

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

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5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Don’t let these hired guns fool you.

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

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Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.

1. Join, 2. Write a Review, 3. Get $5 Credit

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1. Join, 2. Write a Review, 3. Get $5 Credit

Does Amex and TripAdvisor’s new sponsored content program follow FTC regs?

Gift Card for a Five-Star Amazon Review

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Gift Card for a Five-Star Amazon Review

Consumers need to be wary of undisclosed incentivized reviews.

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Look for disclosures when reading or watching reviews online. The pitch could be a paid endorsement.

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Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews

Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

Fake It Until You Make It

Can you trust an online review?

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

FTC Social Media Actions

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Best Reviews

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

ADT

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

1. Join, 2. Write a Review, 3. Get $5 Credit

Gift Card for a Five-Star Amazon Review

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