After a poke from the UK’s watchdog, the companies promised to beef up filters to strain out those who write, buy and sell fluffy nonsense.
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Review that! Fake TripAdvisor review peddler sent to jail
Jail time for fake reviews is “a landmark ruling for the Internet,” TripAdvisor said.
Amazon sues over 1000 people for posting fake reviews
Amazon is suing more than a thousand people it says have left fake reviews on the e-commerce website, saying fake reviews tarnish its reputation with customers.
Amazon uses artificial intelligence to weed out fake reviews
Given enough time for the new AI system to learn what a helpful review is, fake reviews may sink to the bottom of the reviews ocean.
Millions of fake online reviews are gumming up the joy of buying stuff
A UK watchdog is investigating online reviews, be they “This changed my LIFE!” bogosity or fake negative reviews used as blackmail. 
Auto shop’s controversial anti-gay Facebook post sparks cyber backlash
The owner’s pro-gun, anti-gay Facebook post went viral, fomented a Yelp unicorn makeover, and sparked a peaceful protest and alleged threats.
Amazon sues sites that sell fake reviews
Amazon is suing four websites that sell fake 4 and 5 star reviews for trademark infringement, false advertising and cybersquatting.