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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.

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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.

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NAD takes issue with blanket disclosure regarding incentivized reviews.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Review site takes the “BuzzFeed defense.”

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

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

State-by-State Resources

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

Byte Invisible Braces

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

FTC Social Media Actions

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

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

Rytr

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews

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