More and more coverage is being given around the world to the problems of fake and unreliable online reviews – and the role of TripAdvisor in this growing phenomenon which is deceiving consumers and damaging many reputable businesses.

USA
The New York Times wrote about how “an industry of fibbers and promoters has sprung up to buy and sell raves for a pittance”
In a Race to Out-Rave, 5-Star Web Reviews Go for $5

Germany
In Germany, articles have appeared with yet more evidence of the scale of the abuses taking place and the failures of review sites to stop the problem.
Wertlose Bewertungen
Bewertungsportale: Wenn zu viel Lob und Kritik zum Problem werden
Hotelmarketing: Hotelbewertungsportale weiter am Pranger – Massive…

Other coverage

Turkey
Tripadvisor Rezaleti: Bir kişi bir günde 12 otelde kalabilir mi?
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Russia
Комментатор поисковика отелей ежедневно «останавливался» в 12 …
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Portugal
Críticas de “utilizadores” em sites geram “indústria” paralela

France
Avis de voyageurs : la crédibilité de Trip Advisor mise en doute