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> Are these legit sites / apps you are reading? How are you finding them?

They are mostly on Facebook. They're native ads[1] because I have various layers of ad blocking implemented, and only native ads get through.

> The solution here is probably to convince authorities to prosecute the individuals are accepting bribes for fake reviews

I'd have to disagree. There needs to be incentives against unscrupulous business practices by sellers who are arguably the bad actors in this situation, and not the unsophisticated consumer caught up in a confusing offer.

[1] https://developers.facebook.com/docs/audience-network/native...



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