Those 10,000 5-star reviews are fake. Now they’ll also be illegal | The FTC has proposed new rules that clarify what is and isn’t a deceptive online review — and would give it the power to fine $50...

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Those 10,000 5-star reviews are fake. Now they’ll also be illegal | The FTC has proposed new rules that clarify what is and isn’t a deceptive online review — and would give it the power to fine $50...

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Analysis | Those 10,000 5-star reviews are fake. Now they’ll also be illegal.

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As much as 30 or 40 percent of online reviews are fake. Now the FTC is cracking down with new rules and hefty fines.

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