Tripadvisor says that it spends large amounts of time and money stopping and removing fake reviewsPaying someone to write a fake review will become a crime under plans to protect the public from rogue traders. Websites that host such reviews might also be criminally liable unless they take “reasonable steps” to check the reviews are genuine, ministers said. SponsoredThe proposed new laws may mean businesses such as Trustpilot, Amazon and Tripadvisor having to outline what they have done to stop companies from exploiting their systems. The plan to crack down on fake reviews was published yesterday among measures to stop scams and rip-offs. They include clearer rules to make it easier for consumers to opt out of subscriptions; a clampdown on cartels and other practices that stifle competition; and new powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Source: The Times April 20, 2022 20:11 UTC