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New York Restaurants Are Being Extorted by Scammers Armed With One-Star Reviews

Scammers have bombarded restaurants with one-star Google reviews, threatening to continue until they receive $75 gift cards.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Should I heed Amazon’s recommendation?

What You Can Learn by Reading Hundreds of Amazon Reviews by the Same Person

I wonder if it was possible to see strangers in this way before the Internet existed.
By Aaron Thier

'Trippy' Travel Site Gives Vacation Advice You Might Actually Use

Traveling is fun, but planning a trip can be stressful — especially when it involves hours of scouring TripAdvisor reviews,
By Jordyn Taylor
"I've got some thoughts to share about that shawarma place by City Hall." (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Authorities Appalled to Learn Internet Reviews Are Often Complete Lies

By Kelly Faircloth
Looks like someone has quality Yelp reviews! (Photo: flickr.com/foundingfarmers)

Happy Yelp Reviews Make Bank for Restaurants

By Kelly Faircloth

Booting Up: Buyer Beware Happy Feedback Edition

By Kelly Faircloth
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