[TechCrunch] FTC finally proposes ban on fake reviews

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Just adding this here from @Medic because YEP

@Medic

What a load of absolute BS!!!
99% of products contain only authentic reviews…are you kidding me!!

Boy would I love to publically dispute that, in just a couple of hours I can find dozens of fake and hijacked reviews. Maybe I should make a video…

We suspend, ban, and take legal action against those who violate these policies and remove inauthentic reviews…

I’ve seen numerous sellers (especially newly launched accounts) that have been reported for hijacking and blatantly stealing reviews from another listing (some that I have personally reported and tracked) and they are still actively selling. All Amazon does is remove the reviews.