Fake reviews to be illegal under new rules

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61154748

People are set to be better protected from fake reviews and "subscription traps" under plans to tackle rip-offs. 

Proposals include making it "clearly illegal" to pay someone to write or host fake reviews.

A competition watchdog will get new powers to fine firms up to 10% of their global turnover for bad business practices.

Great news but i can't see it making any difference to Amazon or Ebay.

 

[Ice Tea]

The problem doesn't just lie with fake reviews however. There are some review sites that will remove negative reviews even if they don't breach any of the site's rules.

negative online review blocked

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60252909

 

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New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.

www.bbc.co.uk

Buying, selling or hosting fake reviews will become illegal as part of changes planned in new laws.The bill is being introduced on Tuesday and bans people receiving money or free goods for writing glowing reviews.

Firms will also have to remind people when free subscription trials end.

The law is going ahead