Fake online reviews: How easily can you buy a reputation? (CBC Marketplace)
Faking It | Originally broadcast November 7, 2014
The better the reviews, the more we trust a business. And for companies that means a better bottom line. In a months-long investigation, we went undercover posing as a new business, and discover how companies can buy a positive reputation online.
We reveal an entire industry devoted to helping businesses mislead you. Host Erica Johnson reveals how cheaters pull it off, and how you can spot a faker.
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Видео Fake online reviews: How easily can you buy a reputation? (CBC Marketplace) канала CBC News
The better the reviews, the more we trust a business. And for companies that means a better bottom line. In a months-long investigation, we went undercover posing as a new business, and discover how companies can buy a positive reputation online.
We reveal an entire industry devoted to helping businesses mislead you. Host Erica Johnson reveals how cheaters pull it off, and how you can spot a faker.
More from CBC Marketplace, Canada's top consumer affairs show:
Watch episodes online at http://cbc.ca/marketplace
Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/cbcmarketplace
Talk to us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbcmarketplace
Follow our hosts @cbctom and @cbcerica
Видео Fake online reviews: How easily can you buy a reputation? (CBC Marketplace) канала CBC News
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