Fake online reviews are distorting competition and endangering consumers, research finds

October 28, 2026In Media
Globe & Mail

The Globe and Mail examines CAMP’s new report Five Stars Only and the growing market for fake online reviews. CAMP Fellow and report author Emily Osborne discusses how fake reviews distort competition, mislead consumers and can create serious risks when they appear in areas like health care and professional services. The report calls for stronger platform accountability, tougher penalties for review fraud and clearer warnings for consumers.

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