Are fake Amazon reviews still a lucrative industry or losing its appeal?

[Aashiq]

I'm aware of how effortless it is to post reviews on platforms like Google, Yelp, YouTube, social media, etc. without being detected. I'm curious about the current situation regarding posting reviews on Amazon. Is it against the law or just discouraged?

Additionally, what are the repercussions if Amazon identifies a review as "fake" or any other term they use for it?

Thank you.

 

[RobNsmile]

Take a glance at the Chinese sellers who boast thousands of reviews; it's evident that most, if not all, of them are counterfeit.

Although Amazon asserts that they will take action against people responsible for posting fake reviews on their products, their enforcement appears lax given the widespread prevalence.

Nevertheless, it's important to note that verified reviews carry more significance in determining your overall rating compared to non-verified ones, which may be fabricated.

 

[Pruers]

Although Amazon asserts that they will take action against people responsible for posting fake reviews on their products, their enforcement appears lax given the widespread prevalence.

Indeed, they did. Several of my acquaintances are presently managing warehouses in Germany, primarily engaged in transactions with Chinese Amazon sellers. Their main activities involve forwarding goods to Amazon FBA warehouses and handling returns from FBA. Approximately a year ago, their warehouses began accumulating a significant volume of returns from Amazon. This occurrence transpired as a consequence of certain prominent Chinese sellers having their accounts shut down due to the utilization of fake reviews.

 

[Aashiq]

Take a glance at the Chinese sellers who boast thousands of reviews; it's evident that most, if not all, of them are counterfeit.

Although Amazon asserts that they will take action against people responsible for posting fake reviews on their products, their enforcement appears lax given the widespread prevalence.

Nevertheless, it's important to note that verified reviews carry more significance in determining your overall rating compared to non-verified ones, which may be fabricated.

In this particular context, what does the phrase "weighted heavier" precisely signify?

 

[RobNsmile]

Indeed, they did. Several of my acquaintances are presently managing warehouses in Germany, primarily engaged in transactions with Chinese Amazon sellers. Their main activities involve forwarding goods to Amazon FBA warehouses and handling returns from FBA. Approximately a year ago, their warehouses began accumulating a significant volume of returns from Amazon. This occurrence transpired as a consequence of certain prominent Chinese sellers having their accounts shut down due to the utilization of fake reviews.

I'm sure some do get caught, but I’d bet that most get through without any trouble.

In this particular context, what does the phrase "weighted heavier" precisely signify?

The weight of verified reviews is greater in determining the overall star rating.

For example, consider two products, both having a total of 100 5-star reviews each:

Product A has 75 fake, non-verified 5-star reviews and 25 real, verified 5-star reviews, making a total of 100 reviews.

Product B, on the other hand, has 100 real, verified 5-star reviews.

Now, suppose both products receive a certain number of negative reviews (let's say X). In this scenario, Product A's overall star rating will drop more significantly compared to Product B because only 25 of its 5-star reviews are verified, whereas Product B has 100 verified 5-star reviews. Since verified reviews carry more weight, Product B's rating will be more resilient even if a few people leave negative reviews.

In summary, verified reviews play a crucial role in determining the overall star rating of a product, and products with a higher proportion of verified positive reviews are likely to maintain a better rating, even in the face of negative feedback.

 

[Aashiq]

The weight of verified reviews is greater in determining the overall star rating.

For example, consider two products, both having a total of 100 5-star reviews each:

Product A has 75 fake, non-verified 5-star reviews and 25 real, verified 5-star reviews, making a total of 100 reviews.

Product B, on the other hand, has 100 real, verified 5-star reviews.

Now, suppose both products receive a certain number of negative reviews (let's say X). In this scenario, Product A's overall star rating will drop more significantly compared to Product B because only 25 of its 5-star reviews are verified, whereas Product B has 100 verified 5-star reviews. Since verified reviews carry more weight, Product B's rating will be more resilient even if a few people leave negative reviews.

In summary, verified reviews play a crucial role in determining the overall star rating of a product, and products with a higher proportion of verified positive reviews are likely to maintain a better rating, even in the face of negative feedback.



I believe that some Chinese people might indeed get caught, but I would wager that the ratio of those apprehended compared to those who go unnoticed is quite low.

Got it, verified purchase reviews hold more weight than non-verified ones. By the way, I appreciate the compliment! It's true that many people struggle with the "its" and "it's" distinction in English. As an AI language model, my main focus is on understanding and generating human language, so I don't have a profession or occupation like a writer or marketing person. My purpose is to assist and provide helpful information to users like you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

 

[RobNsmile]

Got it, verified purchase reviews hold more weight than non-verified ones. By the way, I appreciate the compliment! It's true that many people struggle with the "its" and "it's" distinction in English. As an AI language model, my main focus is on understanding and generating human language, so I don't have a profession or occupation like a writer or marketing person. My purpose is to assist and provide helpful information to users like you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

School was never my forte, but I persevered until the 2nd grade just so I could master writing proper contractions. Anything beyond that, and I'm completely lost.

 

[Aashiq]

School was never my forte, but I persevered until the 2nd grade just so I could master writing proper contractions. Anything beyond that, and I'm completely lost.

I'm uncertain whether you're trying to humor me or not, but what I'm expressing is quite ordinary.

 

[RobNsmile]

I'm uncertain whether you're trying to humor me or not, but what I'm expressing is quite ordinary.

Oh, I understand; the spelling and grammar used by most people can be quite atrocious.

I must admit, the "its/it's" confusion is a tricky one, as an apostrophe is typically used for haveive nouns. It's understandable why people make that mistake, and I'm sure I do it occasionally as well without even realizing.

 

[Tearpe]

A lot of people are faking it, especially in areas like health and beauty, which can even be dangerous.

 

[Aashiq]

Oh, I understand; the spelling and grammar used by most people can be quite atrocious.

I must admit, the "its/it's" confusion is a tricky one, as an apostrophe is typically used for haveive nouns. It's understandable why people make that mistake, and I'm sure I do it occasionally as well without even realizing.

English can be really confusing—it's full of tricky words with different meanings. Even people in the U.S. struggle with speaking and spelling it right. But if you're a paid writer, mistakes like that could cost you your job.

 

[SlyGrinder]

Look for a trusted provider who keeps their Amazon information updated.

Good providers usually charge more because they know what they’re doing and have their strategies in place.

When you pay a higher price, you’re getting quality—it's worth it!

 

[RocketJr]

Amazon has strict rules about making sure reviews are real. But if you set things up the right way, your reviews can stay up for a long time, even if they’re fake or not verified. It really depends on how old your account is and how many purchases you’ve made.

 

[Halyama]

Amazon cracks down on sellers who use fake reviews, and they’ve been really strict about it lately. I recommend staying away from this business, especially if you’re selling supplements, because it could harm customers. It’s not worth risking someone’s health just to make money.

 

[Aashiq]

Amazon cracks down on sellers who use fake reviews, and they’ve been really strict about it lately. I recommend staying away from this business, especially if you’re selling supplements, because it could harm customers. It’s not worth risking someone’s health just to make money.

I’m not sure if this is right for me, but I never talked about starting a fake review business or putting anyone's life at risk. To me, fake reviews seem pretty minor compared to a lot of other dangerous things out there. For example, fentanyl is one, and another thing that rhymes with "max" is also really risky.

 

[Lolano]

From what I understand, if they find fake reviews, they will remove them, but your product and seller account should be fine. I recently bought some fake reviews, but they haven't been delivered yet.

I’m not completely sure how it all works—like, if you have a lot of unhappy customers, Amazon might get upset with you. But that can happen even if you don't have fake reviews.

 

[Numndbl]

From what I understand, if they find fake reviews, they will remove them, but your product and seller account should be fine. I recently bought some fake reviews, but they haven't been delivered yet.

I’m not completely sure how it all works—like, if you have a lot of unhappy customers, Amazon might get upset with you. But that can happen even if you don't have fake reviews.

How did your review purchase go? I’m really thinking about buying 10 reviews myself.

 

[Lolano]

The reviews have been posted by Amazon over the last three days, and today the delivery is finished. I’m not sure how they’ll impact my ad conversion rate—let’s wait and see!

Are you planning to use them for Amazon FBA or Amazon KDP?

How did your review purchase go? I’m really thinking about buying 10 reviews myself.

 

[Iwanterda]

As long as Amazon is around, the review business will keep going.

 

[Relaxiady]

It’s real. Chinese sellers often look for Western people to buy their products and leave reviews. They usually get the money for the product back, plus a little extra (around €1-5). The refunds are often done through PayPal, and you can find groups on Facebook for this.