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Investment Scam Operators Exploit Online Review Platforms Through Fabricated Ratings

Suspected fraudulent investment companies are systematically manipulating online review systems to appear legitimate, according to new findings. Verification experts discovered networks of fake reviewers, forged certificates, and stolen corporate identities being used to lure victims through platforms like Trustpilot.

Scam Investment Firms Manipulating Review Systems

Suspected fraudulent investment operations are systematically exploiting Trustpilot’s review platform by generating fabricated five-star ratings to convince potential investors of their legitimacy, according to reports from verification specialists. The investigation by KwikChex uncovered sophisticated tactics including fake reviews, forged certification documents, and stolen corporate identities being deployed to create false credibility.