Fake Google reviews are becoming a growing threat to small businesses across the UK. One dental practice saw its rating drop overnight after a surge of fraudulent one star reviews traced to overseas scammers. Experts warn there is a hidden underworld of fake reviews, extortion and online scams manipulating ratings on platforms like Google. Businesses are being targeted and pressured to pay to have negative reviews removed, with some losing customers in just 24 hours. As AI and fake accounts make
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Fake Google reviews are becoming a growing threat to small businesses across the UK. One dental practice saw its rating drop overnight after a surge of fraudulent one star reviews traced to overseas scammers. Experts warn there is a hidden underworld of fake reviews, extortion and online scams manipulating ratings on platforms like Google. Businesses are being targeted and pressured to pay to have negative reviews removed, with some losing customers in just 24 hours. As AI and fake accounts make
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