Online Reviews
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True or false? How fake online reviews are concerning businessesThere are things people can do to take precautions when shopping, including caution when "flawless" ratings are given, and that the best advice is word of mouth.CanadaNov 1
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Fake or real? Consumers and marketing expert caution about believing online reviewsCalgary consumer and market expert caution about fake online reviews.ConsumerFeb 5, 2019
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Amazon investigating reports of employees leaking data for bribesAmazon Inc. is looking into whether its employees are selling confidential data and using other tactics to inflate rankings for independent retailers.ConsumerSep 17, 2018
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B.C. wedding company awarded $115K after bride’s online vitriol shuts it downIts owners have now been awarded $115,000 in a B.C. Supreme Court ruling.CanadaMar 2, 2018
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Doing your holiday shopping online? Here’s how to spot fake reviewsHow to determine if a raving online review is actually fake.ConsumerDec 7, 2017
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Calgary business owner acts fast after false online customer reviewMost business owners closely monitor what’s being said about their companies to protect their reputation. So when Ron Steppacher found a negative review on the Google Maps page for his business he wanted to reach out to the customer, but couldn’t find the person in his records. “I have never heard of this guy what...CanadaApr 12, 2017
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New app takes on fake online reviewsA new app scheduled to launch this summer hopes to tackle fake online reviews.Jun 15, 2016
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How to spot fake online reviewsDeceptive reviews are commonplace online. Fortunately, there are a few good techniques that can help you tell truth from fiction.CanadaOct 21, 2015
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Backlash for NY hotel saying it charges guests for negative reviewsA hotel received a flood of online criticism after reports it threatened to charge $500 if guests posted negative reviews.LifestyleAug 5, 2014
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