TripAdvisor and Amazon probed over fake reviews: Watchdog launches review over fears customers are wasting money because feedback cannot be trusted
- Authority fears £23 million wasted online every year due to dodgy reviews
- Competition and Markets Authority reviewing evidence sites pay for posts
- CMA investigating sellers and businesses writing fake positive feedback
- Meddling sites could face legal action and fines if found guilty
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— Will Corry (@slievemore) February 12, 2016