Amazon.com Inc. filed a lawsuit against more than 1,000 unidentified people selling fake reviews on its web store, attempting to stamp out efforts by merchants and manufacturers seeking to boost the appeal of their products.
The largest online retailer said it sued freelancers offering to write fictional reviews on Fiverr.com, an online marketplace where people can be hired for minor tasks at prices starting at $5. The lawsuit was filed in state court in Seattle, Amazon said.
Amazon’s steps follow an earlier action taken in April, when Amazon sued several websites that sold fake customer reviews. Amazon gives anyone, whether ...
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