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When brands sue people for posting bad reviews
Fake reviews instigated by a competitor and turbocharged by review farms are a growing challenge. But winning a legal suit does not equate to winning the war of public opinion.
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Singaporeans may not realise they can get caught up in legal proceedings because of a bad review.
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Samer Elhajjar
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Ever felt the urge to write a rant on social media after a product purchased was not up to mark? Think again.
A woman in Nigeria posted a bad review of a can of tomato puree she had bought, highlighting its excessive sweetness and arguing the manufacturer was endangering people’s health.
