In Italy, the law has caught up with a trader who received payment for writing fake reviews. He was sent to prison and fined 8000 Euro.
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tripadvisor-fake-reviews-paid-fraud-jail-legal-case-italy-promosalento-a8534006.html
Be warned, it’s only a matter of time before we’re writing about a case in the UK.
While it may seem like a good idea to leave positive reviews for each other in a bid to offset fake or bad reviews, just don’t. Please don’t be tempted to write fake reviews for others. Or allow known false reviews to remain – even if they do benefit your business. It’s fraud. You’ll be prosecuted and there is nothing we can do here to defend or support you.
For advice on this or other legal matters affecting your business Lawgistics Members can get advice from the legal team.
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