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Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe

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Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe Food delivery giant Just Eat and motoring site Autotrader are among five firms being investigated as part of a probe into fake and misleading online reviews by the UK's competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is also examining funeral firm Dignity, reviews site Feefo and fresh pasta chain Pasta ...
Steelman: The CMA's investigation targets five firms that may have violated consumer law by manipulating online reviews. By examining various practices, the regulator aims to protect consumers and ensure they receive accurate information. Patterns detected: ARC-0024 Ambiguity (the article presents the investigation without reaching conclusions about whether consumer law has been broken); ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey (the CMA is investigating five firms, but it has not made any formal decisions agai...