UK Competition and Markets Authority Investigates Five Companies Over Fake Reviews
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What's Happening
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has initiated investigations into Autotrader, Just Eat, Dignity, Feefo, and Pasta Evangelists over concerns about fake and misleading online reviews.
How We Got Here
On March 27, 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority launched investigations into five companies — Autotrader, Just Eat, Dignity, Feefo, and Pasta Evangelists — over concerns about fake and misleading online reviews. The authority is examining potential failings in how these companies handle customer reviews on their platforms, which could undermine consumer trust and violate regulations.
Timeline
- CMA launches investigations into five companies for fake review failings
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