Amazon files suit to stop fake reviews on Facebook

Amazon has filed suit against the administrators of some 10,000 Facebook groups, alleging that “in exchange for money or free products” they “attempt to orchestrate fake reviews” on Amazon’s sites in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan. The e-tailer says it will use any information gleaned ...

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