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PSA to Business Owners Nationwide: Fake Reviews on the Rise!

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PSA to Business Owners Nationwide: Fake Reviews on the Rise!

August 5, 2022 Posted by Raees Mohamed Advertising Law, Business Law, Defamation No Comments

Business owners beware! Fake reviews are on the rise, particularly fake reviews for restaurateurs.

Houston Restaurant Flooded With Fake Reviews

Recently in Houston, a restaurant by the name of Bludorn, became the newest victim of this defamatory trend. After receiving an influx of bad reviews all at once, co-owner and Chef Aaron Bludorn took action by contacting Google to remove the reviews.

However, restaurants across the country have been reporting similar extortion threats, ranging from gift card demands to compensating meals.

Arizona Lawmakers Address Fake Review Trend

This illegal trend has gained so much traction in the state of Arizona that Governor Doug Ducey recently passed SB1001 into law, making it a class 4 felony to extort a business.

Colin Diaz, the president of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, teamed up with other business owners who were demanding action from state lawmakers about rogue social media influencers and blogger bullies.

So what does this mean for Arizonians? Well, this law makes threatening a fake negative review (otherwise known as defamation) in exchange for free products or other perks as extortion.

However, it should be noted that the new law does NOT restrict customers from posting their ACTUAL opinions- good or bad- but rather holds consumers accountable for their posts if found to be falsified.

If this trend continues to increase in popularity, we can hope that other states surely won’t be far behind signing new legislation into law that protects their business owners.

In Need of a Defamation Lawyer?

Time is of the essence when it comes to defamation, especially when it’s a fake review and your reputation on the line. If you are concerned about negative reviews targeted at you or your business, contact us at RM Warner Law.

Our internet defamation lawyers will evaluate your situation and provide viable options to combat negative reviews. Speak with one of our internet lawyers online today by filling out our contact form or call us toll-free at 1-866-570-8585 to discuss your case.

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Raees is a Founding Partner at RM Warner PLC, a corporate and Internet Law firm that caters to startups and entrepreneurs. He is also an adjunct professor of law in the acclaimed Innovation Advancement Program legal clinic at the Sandra Day O’Connor College Of Law in Phoenix. There, he teaches law students how to counsel local entrepreneurs as Rule 39 certified student-practitioners. Raees believes the push for the advancement of innovation and a culture of entrepreneurship should come from academic institutions.

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