Gift Card for a Five-Star Amazon Review

Consumers need to be wary of undisclosed incentivized reviews.

College HUNKS’ Unattractive Side

TINA.org reader says moving company failed to live up to its ads. She’s not the only one.

Angie’s List Reviews and Ratings

FTC Social Media Actions

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

Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

Consumer review website caught up in media storm as well.

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

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

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

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

Alexander Soule, CT Insider

Best Reviews

Who’s turning tables on whom?

FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews

Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.

ADT

Home security company sought to secure only positive reviews.

TEFL Institute

TINA.org investigated the TEFL Institute, an Illinois company selling “Teaching English as a Foreign Language” training and certification, and found that it falsely advertised its accreditation status.

Auto Transport 123

Compensated five-star reviews draw the attention of the FTC.

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Don’t let these hired guns fool you.

Machinima

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

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

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

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…