How writing negative or fake Google reviews in UAE could lead to legal trouble
Posting a negative review of a business online could land UAE residents in legal trouble if their comments are deemed defamatory or deliberately damaging to its reputation, experts have warned. The warning follows the arrest of a group accused of posting fake reviews on a company’s Google Maps page in an attempt to harm its business. Dubai Police said an investigation launched after the company…
In the UAE, posting negative or fake Google reviews can potentially lead to legal trouble if the comments are deemed defamatory or deliberately damaging to a business's reputation. Dubai Police warn that while customers are entitled to share their experiences online, their comments must not harm others or their interests. A lasting impact can be caused by insulting, misleading, or malicious reviews, as they can be saved, shared, and viewed long after they were first published, causing lasting damage.
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