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Practical guides on spotting fake reviews, safer Amazon shopping, and consumer protection tips from our team.
Amazon Supplement Reviews: Why Nearly Half Are Fake
Supplements are Amazon's worst category for fake reviews. Here's the data and how to protect yourself.
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How to Check Amazon Reviews on Your Phone in 30 Seconds
You're standing in a store comparing prices, or scrolling Amazon on the couch. Here's how to check reviews on your phone, fast.
Fakespot Is Shutting Down: The Best Free Alternatives for 2026
Fakespot announced it's shutting down in July 2025. If you relied on it, here are the alternatives that actually work.
You Found Fake Reviews. Now What? 5 Steps to Take
Finding fake reviews is one thing. Knowing what to do about it is another. Here's your action plan.
ReviewMeta Is Down: 5 Free Alternatives That Actually Work
ReviewMeta hasn't been loading for months. Here are the review analysis tools that are still working in 2026.
Who Actually Checks Amazon Reviews? What Our Global Traffic Data Reveals
Our traffic data from 150+ countries reveals surprising patterns about who's checking Amazon reviews and why.
Anyone Can Build a Review Analyzer Now: The AI Revolution in Ecommerce Trust
Claude, ChatGPT, and scraping APIs have made it possible for anyone to build a review analyzer. The real challenge is not the tech. It is staying honest with users.
How to Use RateBud's AI Review Analysis in 2026
New to RateBud? Here's everything you need to know to start checking Amazon reviews like a pro.
Why Amazon Lets Fake Reviews Exist (And Why They Won't Fix It)
Anyone else notice how some Amazon reviews feel off? I went down the rabbit hole clicking reviewer profiles and now I really can not unsee it.
Why Most Amazon Review Checker Tools Suck (And How to Pick One That Doesn't)
I've tested dozens of review checkers. Most are garbage. Here's the honest truth about what works and what doesn't.
How to Detect AI-Generated Fake Reviews in 2026
AI-generated fake reviews are becoming harder to spot. Here's what our analysis reveals about detecting ChatGPT and GPT-5 generated content.
Review Timing Patterns: The Hidden Signal for Detecting Fake Reviews
When reviews are posted matters almost as much as what they say. Here's how timing patterns reveal fake review campaigns.
The Fake Review Industry: A $15 Billion Problem Explained
The fake review industry is worth billions. Here's how it works, who profits, and why it keeps growing.
Why We Built RateBud: The Story Behind Our Free Review Checker
We got tired of getting burned by fake reviews. So we built something about it.
Amazon Vine Program: Are Vine Reviews Trustworthy?
Amazon Vine reviewers get free products. Does that make their reviews biased? Our analysis reveals the truth.
Safe Amazon Shopping Guide: 7 Steps to Avoid Fake Products in 2025
A complete checklist for shopping safely on Amazon. From verifying sellers to checking reviews, here's everything you need to know.
Which Amazon Categories Have the Most Trustworthy Reviews? Our Data Says...
Not all Amazon categories are equal when it comes to review authenticity. Our data reveals some surprising patterns.
Amazon Verified Purchase Badge: What It Really Means (And Its Limits)
The 'Verified Purchase' badge doesn't guarantee an authentic review. Here's what you need to know about its limitations.
Why You Can't Trust Amazon Reviews Anymore (And What to Do About It)
The days of blindly trusting Amazon reviews are over. Here's why the problem got so bad and what you can actually do about it.
5 Amazon Review Manipulation Tactics Sellers Use (And How to Detect Them)
Some Amazon sellers have gotten creative with review manipulation. Here are the tactics we've caught them using.
How to Spot Fake Amazon Reviews in 2025: A Practical Guide
After analyzing over 250,000 Amazon products, we've learned a thing or two about what fake reviews actually look like. Here's what we found.
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