2024-11-15
⚠️INVESTIGATION DATA - Names have been changed. Evidence is authentic.
Investigation into interconnected fake review sites operating in Switzerland. Analysis reveals a coordinated network of review platforms using shared infrastructure, identical templates, and cross-promotional tactics. Evidence suggests a single entity operating multiple review sites to artificially inflate rankings for paying businesses while appearing independent.
Primary fake review platform
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Shell company operating review sites
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Associated marketing firm
Initial discovery of suspicious review pattern
Identified shared infrastructure across multiple domains
Confirmed financial connections between entities
Compiled evidence package for authorities