Amazon Says Fake Review Sites Tarnish Their Brand

April 9, 2015 – Amazon.com has filed four separate lawsuits against websites that sell fake product and book reviews. The Seattle-based mega retailer alleges that

Bayreviews website appears to have been taken down. The other sites in the suit are still in operation.

Buyamazonreviews.com, Bayreviews.com, BuyReviewsNow.com and BuyAzonReviews.com are guilty of trademark violations, unfair competition and deceptive acts, and is seeking restitution. The sites charge between $80 to $100 per review, and even offer verified review packages whereby sellers provide a gift code to the “reviewer”.

A Google search for “Buy Amazon Reviews”

This is the first time that Amazon has taken legal action against fake review services, which are rampant and easy to find on sites like Fiverr or even by searching “buy Amazon Reviews.” Critics of Amazon’s review policies have alleged that Amazon has turned a blind eye to the practice for years and rumors…