Google, fake reviews

Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced
Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.
Google commits to combating fake reviews in the UK after 5-year probe
The UK has reached an agreement with Google to counter fake reviews, with the internet giant committing to several remedies.
Google agrees to crack down on fake reviews for UK businesses
This includes deactivating the ability to add new reviews for businesses found to be using fake reviews, and deleting all existing reviews for at least six months if they repeated
Google Promises To Take 'Rigorous Steps' To Combat Fake Reviews
Google vowed to take "rigorous steps" to combat fake online reviews and impose serious punishments for reviewers and businesses that profit from them, a British monitor said on Friday.
Google's New Crusade Against Fake Reviews: Decoding the Online Deceit
Google has vowed to intensify its measures against fake online reviews after a UK regulatory investigation, promising tougher actions against both rogue reviewers and complicit businesses. The tech giant plans to identify and remove false reviews swiftly while enabling consumers to report suspicious content easily.
Google Tackles Fake Reviews: New Measures in Agreement With UK Antitrust Regulator
Google is cracking down on fake reviews, rolling out new measures to stop fake feedback and boost consumer trust, in a deal with UK regulators.
Google to step up efforts against 'fake reviews' in deal with UK competition regulator
It comes following investigation into Google over concerns it may have been breaching consumer law 'by failing to take sufficient action to protect people from fake reviews' - Anadolu Ajansı
Italy plans crackdown on fake restaurant and hotel reviews
The government has approved a bill that includes mandatory identification of users, the right of reply for establishments, and the prohibition of the purchase and sale of reviews
Google To Clamp Down On Fake Reviews In UK: Regulator
Google has agreed "significant changes" to tackling fake online reviews of UK services and products posted on the US giant's platforms, Britain's competition regulator said Friday following an investigation.
Google Pledges to Crack Down on Fake Reviews After UK Watchdog Investigation
Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain
The Dark Side Of Five-Star Reviews: Why Customers Don’t Trust Perfect Ratings
How important are online ratings and reviews? Our annual CXresearch found 85% of U.S. customers say ratings and reviews help ...
Italian government proposes law to combat fake online reviews
Italy unveiled new legislation aimed at regulating online reviews of hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions to combat fake, misleading, and paid-for reviews. Under the proposed law, reviewers ...