45 businesses, fake review provider taken to task over fabricated online reviews: CCS
SINGAPORE – A fake review provider and 45 businesses that had procured the service have been taken to task by the Republic’s...
The Singaporean competition watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS), has taken action against a fake review provider and 45 businesses that procured its services for producing fabricated online reviews. The investigation, the largest of its kind, targeted two websites – BuyReviewSG and GetReviewSG – owned by Julian Tung Yan Kai, the sole director of Reputifly.
Reputifly operated these websites and provided fake review services to approximately 100 businesses. A two-phase probe led to the first phase covering the provider and 47 businesses, with all 45 agreeing to cease unfair practices, remove fake reviews, and publish a public apology for six months. The provider admitted to aiding and abetting unfair practices, committing to halting the service and making a six-month public apology.
Two businesses declined to comply and will face further enforcement action. CCS warns that it will target both buyers and suppliers of fake reviews. Alvin Koh, CCS CEO, stressed the importance of genuine reviews and urged cooperation from other providers and businesses.
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