According to Fakespot, 42% of Amazon reviews aren’t authentic.
So how do you know whether a fabulous rating has been earned by a quality product—or someone just has a lot of friends? Or maybe they deploy a reviewer bot with a very positive attitude.
To answer the question, I use Fakespot, a free browser extension that uses AI to identify B.S. After it tosses the fakes out, it adjusts the Amazon rating.
For example, here’s the scoop on an anti-arthritis supplement for dogs.
I haven’t tried two other apps that distinguish fandom from scamdom, but I’ve read good things about them:
By the way, whenever I make a product recommendation, there’s nothing in it for me—except, of course, when I recommend my own books.
Speaking of books, I’m proud of all the top programming-book authors, who are playing it straight on Amazon. The best-selling titles, including mine, earn an “A” rating from Fakespot.
Very well written, as usual! Thank you for the excellent content.
Mark, I have sent you three emails about a problem with Javascript Simplified. No response yet. You have said you respond to emails. I am still waiting.