A UK watchdog is investigating online reviews, be they “This changed my LIFE!” bogosity or fake negative reviews used as blackmail. 
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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.
Yelp sues Revleap for claiming it sells good reviews, buries the bad ones
Revleap promises to sell improved ratings to businesses, but Yelp claims that it does nothing but lie and spam both Yelp’s customers and Revleap clients’ customers, dangling gift cards in exchange for writing positive reviews. 
Yelp let off the hook after review-gaming complaints
After a year-long investigation, the FTC has decided that those who complain about Yelp gaming its reviews don’t have a leg to stand on.