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Fake reviews: Watchdog targets Australian cleaning company Electrodry

2nd July 2014

ACCC, Australian cleaning company, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Electrodry, Online Reviews, reviews, The Age, Watchdog, www.theage.com.au

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Credits: The Age By: Ben Grubb The consumer watchdog is taking legal action in the Federal Court against an Australian cleaning company it says was involved in posting fake testimonials about its business on the internet. Above excerpts and read the full article on www.theage.com.au

Bogus online reviews – what to watch out for

30th January 2014

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ACCC, fair trading, Herald Sun, Online Reviews, reviews, what to watch out for, www.heraldsun.com.au

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Credits: Herald Sun Business By: John Rolfe State fair trading authorities and ACCC investigating bogus reviews on internet AT least 10 businesses have been sprung posting bogus reviews on the internet to dupe would-be customers. Those suspected of feathering their own online nest include a major funeral company, a high-end restaurant and a building company […]

ACCC working with industry to crack down on fake reviews

8th October 2013

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ACCC, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Hospitality Magazine, reviews, www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au

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Credits: Hospitality Magazine By: Danielle Bowling ‘The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on fake online reviews, setting up best practice guidelines in consultation with industry and consumer groups. Fake reviews posted by competitors or disgruntled diners on websites including Urbanspoon and Eatability have long been a sore point for chefs and […]