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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.

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

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The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.

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.

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

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FTC Fake Reviews Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

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FTC Bans Fake Reviews

New rule also targets paid reviews.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

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Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

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

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,…

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

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2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

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TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

Company to pay $600,000 for allegedly manipulating product pages.

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.

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.

Byte Invisible Braces

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Byte Invisible Braces

NAD takes issue with blanket disclosure regarding incentivized reviews.

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

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

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Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

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.

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TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding a proposed consent order that addresses fabricated, AI-generated reviews

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Review site takes the “BuzzFeed defense.”

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What to know about this real estate company’s advertising.

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.

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

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Fake It Until You Make It

Can you trust an online review?

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

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

Byte Invisible Braces

Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Rytr

Reviews.com

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Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?