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kimberlybaerauthor.bsky.social
Like many authors, I get daily emails from “book marketers” claiming to have read my book and loved it. Today I thought I’d have some fun and share a few of the glowing “reviews” I’ve received from these scammers.

#scam #scammers #fakereviews #yalit #yabooks #bookstagram
October 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
seosmmexpert.bsky.social
How to Stop 1-Star Review Extortion (Google's Hidden Defense)
#FakeReviews #GoogleMaps #SEOStrategy #ReputationDefense #BusinessOwner #EntrepreneurLife #OnlineReputation #GoogleBusinessProfile #LocalSEO #ReputationManagement #BusinessScams #SmallBusinessTips
May 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM
naturehopper.bsky.social
AI makes it easier for fraudsters to produce large volumes of deceptive reviews
#fakereviews #ai #ecommerce #fraud #consumertrust #technology #ftc
The internet is filled with fake reviews. Here are some ways to spot them
Researchers and watchdog groups say the emergence of generative artificial intelligence tools that allow people to efficiently produce detailed and novel online reviews has put merchants, service prov...
apnews.com
December 26, 2024 at 2:17 AM
cassidydayes.bsky.social
Please tell me you can see why this review is completely redundant, too?

This was used as a promotion for an author's first instalment

#booksky #bookers #readers #fakereviews #fakeittilyoumakeit #writers
June 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
tjwalkersuccess.bsky.social
Fake Reviews, Real Damage—The Extortion Crisis
#FakeReviews #SmallBusiness #OnlineScams
September 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
billhartzer.com
Trustpilot just scored a major legal victory in the UK against websites selling fake reviews. 🏛️ The High Court ruled that TPR, SMM Service Buy, and SMM 420 were unlawfully promoting fake reviews

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#Trustpilot #FakeReviews
Fake Reviews Beware: Trustpilot Wins Game-Changing Court Battle
Trustpilot wins landmark UK case against fake review sellers, strengthening trust in its platform as new laws crack down on fraudulent online practices.
www.billhartzer.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:15 PM
bedfordindependent.co.uk
Several of the reviews appear to have been made by people from all over the country, with some openly showing they’re as far away as Lincolnshire and Scarborough...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Business #Pub #FakeReviews
Landlord who barred Tommy Robinson from popular Bedford pub hit by fake reviews - Bedford Independent
The Rose pub in Bedford has been hit by negative online reviews after landlord refused to serve far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon...
www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 1:19 AM
intellinews.com
Albanian police investigate alleged campaign of fake one-star reviews targeting government-linked businesses: Police reported “suspicious activity” by over 10,000 social media accounts that left negative online… Bne IntelliNews #Albania #FakeReviews #OnlineReputation #SocialMedia #FlamingoRevolution
Albanian police investigate alleged campaign of fake one-star reviews targeting government-linked businesses
Police reported “suspicious activity” by over 10,000 social media accounts that left negative online reviews of government-linked businesses during Flamingo Revolution.
dlvr.it
July 13, 2026 at 9:26 AM
herstorical1.bsky.social
So i found this list online from a website called 'Smart Brit' for the top walking tours in London, so I introduced myself. These are the emails between me and this so-called recommendations website.

Am i being naive? But this seems the most fake and disingenuous thing ever... #fakereviews
October 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
thedailytechfeed.com
Cybercriminals use fake reviews and AI content to spread crypto-stealing malware. Verify software sources before downloading. #CyberSecurity #CryptoMalware #AI #FakeReviews #Malware #OnlineSafety thedailytechfeed.com/crypto-clipp...
June 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
raveneyeglobal.com
The FTC and Illinois AG are going after fake business listings. In May, they took action against a Chicago company for allegedly creating thousands of fake home-repair profiles and reviews.

They allege the company fabricated five-star reviews to dilute real one-star reviews.

#fakeReviews #localSEO
A plumber seen from the side, loading tools into the back of an unmarked white van. The scene is a residential street at dawn, with cool morning light mixed with the warm glow of a streetlamp. It reads: The FTC and Illinois AG are going after fake business listings. A Chicago company was accused of creating thousands of fake business listings. The action from the FTC and Illinois AG alleges these were for non-existent home-repair companies. They also allege the company fabricated five-star reviews. This was allegedly done to dilute real one-star reviews from actual customers.
September 22, 2026 at 6:15 AM
nealwinsomer.bsky.social
Publishing industry observation.
"With so many authors out there buying fake or hype reviews, consider clicking on that review, to see if the reviewer is being genuine..."

Review the review to see if it is true.

#IndieAuthors #FakeReviews
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May 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
madhurirathr.bsky.social
How to Spot Fake Product Reviews

Learn the warning signs: repeated phrases, review bursts, generic usernames, vague comments, staged images, and AI-style writing.
www.digital-bulletin.com/reviews/how-...

#FakeReviews #OnlineShopping #ProductReviews #AI #Ecommerce #DigitalSafety
August 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
newsmason.bsky.social
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#fakereviews #manchesterunited #boxoffice
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December 23, 2024 at 9:45 PM
kindlecrack.bsky.social
Did you know that if you buy or sell fake paid book reviews you might owe 51K per infraction? Real reviewers do not charge! #booksky #fakereviews #romancelandia #romancebooks
November 30, 2024 at 12:22 AM
vols71.bsky.social
💙📚 #SelfPublishingAuthors: You are Scammers Favorite Targets

Here are two of the most popular from Writer Beware blog dated May 9, 2025: BookOrder #Scams and #FakeReviews Scams

writerbeware.blog/2025/05/09/t...
JJ: Retired Special Agent. Spouse of author tonibellon.com.
Two to Avoid: Book Order Scams and Fake Reviews - Writer Beware
Scammers are nothing if not inventive. As writers become wise to their techniques, they invent new ones. Here are two newish frauds that appear to be on the rise. As with most writing scams these days...
writerbeware.blog
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
reviewaipro.bsky.social
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April 10, 2026 at 6:58 AM
uttomroyseo.bsky.social
Fake Reviews: The Silent Enemy of Your Business

Nowadays, many competitors deliberately try to damage the reputation of your business by posting negative or false reviews.

Someone may not have used your services, but still left a false review.

losing new clients
#FakeReviews
Fake Reviews: The Silent Enemy of Your Business Nowadays, many competitors deliberately try to damage the reputation of your business by posting negative or false reviews. Someone may not have used your services, but still left a false review. losing new clients #FakeReviews
August 1, 2025 at 6:11 AM
monriatitans.bsky.social
Steph Sewn: "Temu in a Trench Coat: How Etsy Broke Its Own Marketplace" | #Sewists #Knitters #CreativeSupplies #GenAI #AIpatterns #AIslop #StolenDesigns #StolenPatterns #PlagiarismLaundering #FakeReviews #TemuResellers #DropShipping #NoModeration #CorporateGreed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgm4...
Temu in a Trench Coat: How Etsy Broke Its Own Marketplace
YouTube video by Steph Sewn
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January 21, 2026 at 3:33 AM
techimo.bsky.social
Meituan boosts hotel review system with AI to catch fake/malicious negative reviews. Processing time for suspicious reviews cut from 36 to 24 hours. Over 30k fake reviews blocked monthly! Sellers can appeal, and malicious users get banned. #AI #Meituan #HotelReviews #FakeReviews
April 24, 2026 at 11:25 AM
immortalsofar.bsky.social
Got an offer from an #amazon seller to send me a $20 gift card (or PayPal) to leave a positive review.

I reported it to Amazon - who offered me $20 in promotional credit as an ‘apology’ for getting the offer.

Weird.

#scam #fraud #fakereviews
February 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
vols71.bsky.social
💙📚 #SelfPublishingAuthors: You are Scammers Favorite Targets

Here are two of the most popular from Writer Beware blog dated May 9, 2025: BookOrder #Scams and #FakeReviews Scams

writerbeware.blog/2025/05/09/t...
JJ: Retired Special Agent. Spouse of author tonibellon.com.
Two to Avoid: Book Order Scams and Fake Reviews - Writer Beware
Scammers are nothing if not inventive. As writers become wise to their techniques, they invent new ones. Here are two newish frauds that appear to be on the rise. As with most writing scams these days...
writerbeware.blog
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
marketingnews.bsky.social
FYI: Google Maps uses Gemini to stop fake edits and blocks review extortion scams #GoogleMaps #Gemini #FakeReviews #ReviewScams #DigitalMarketing
Google Maps uses Gemini to stop fake edits and blocks review extortion scams
Google Maps today uses Gemini to block fake place edits and stops review extortion scams pre-publication. Google removed 292M policy-violating reviews in 2025.
ppc.land
April 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM