Amazon is being flooded by fake five-star reviews
AP Photo/Wilfredo LeeWhich? looked at hundreds of tech products across 14 different categories. Many of these items had five-star ratings from unverified reviewers.
Which? used its research on headphones as an example of this. All of the products that appeared on the first page of results were from"unknown" brands or brands that its tech experts had not encountered before. An Amazon spokesman declined to comment on the specifics of the Which? report, but told Business Insider that the firm invests"significant resources" to protect the integrity of reviews.
"Our research suggests that Amazon is losing the battle against fake reviews - with shoppers bombarded by dubious comments aimed at artificially boosting products from unknown brands," Natalie Hitchins, head of home products and services at Which? said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Amazon plans to start accepting cash at Amazon Go stores after reported accusations of 'discrimination and elitism' and new laws banning cashless storesAmazon is planning to start accepting cash at its cashierless Amazon Go stores.
Weiterlesen »
Jeff Bezos says third parties are besting Amazon — here's why that's good for the firmIn Amazon’s annual letter to shareholders, Bezos notes third-party sellers account for more sales on Amazon than Amazon’s first-party retail business.
Weiterlesen »
Amazon's warehouse robotics acquisition will strengthen operationsOnline retail behemoth Amazon has acquired Canvas Technology, a Colorado-based warehouse robotics startup, for an undisclosed sum, per TechCrunch.
Weiterlesen »
The 'Amazon of Africa' soars more than 75% on its first day of tradingJumia operates in 14 African countries and has 4 million active customers, the company says.
Weiterlesen »
Walmart wants to win more online advertising dollarsWalmart is serious about giving Amazon a run for its money online. It's so determined that the company bought a startup to help it compete in an unexpected business: online advertising.
Weiterlesen »
Amazon employees are listening to what you say to Alexa — here's how to stop themAmazon is listening to what people say to Alexa, but you can turn off a setting that gives Amazon permission to do this.
Weiterlesen »
Amazon is the latest retailer to brag about worker compensationTarget, Walmart, Starbucks and Amazon have been announcing increases to their minimum wages as the federal pay floor remains unchanged since 2009.
Weiterlesen »
Amazon, Microsoft chosen to compete for Pentagon cloud computing contractAmazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp have been selected to continue competing for P...
Weiterlesen »
A Team At Amazon Is Listening To Recordings Captured By AlexaAn Amazon spokesperson said that 'an extremely small sample of Alexa voice recordings' is annotated.
Weiterlesen »
Amazon buys warehouse robotics startup Canvas TechnologyAmazon.com Inc on Wednesday said it had acquired Canvas Technology, a robotics s...
Weiterlesen »