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Google removes millions of fake reviews from the Play Store

In just one week, Google removed millions of fake reviews and ratings from the Play Store. At the same time, it removed thousands of applications, which were related to "suspicious" reviews and ratings.

ΣHave you ever downloaded an Android application or game from the Play Store and found that the reviews and ratings of this application do not correspond to reality? If you have indeed fallen victim to such a scam, then you will be happy to know that from now on Google will do everything in its power to prevent such phenomena.

Earlier in the week, Google made an important announcement at Android Developers Blog, stressing that in one week millions (false number remains unknown) of fake or infringing Play Store reviews were removed. The same fate befell the false ratings. In addition, thousands of applications were removed, which were related to or accompanied by fake ratings and reviews. The announcement is signed by Fei Ye (software engineer) and… "Ninja Spamologist" Kazushi Nagayama.

"Consumer confidence is our first priority and that is why we try to ensure that reviews and ratings in our store will not be manipulated." According to Ye and Nagayama, the problem is that many developers either flood their app evaluations with fake "fives" or target similar applications from other developers by writing fake 1-star reviews. Both of these tactics violate Google's policy.

To solve this problem Google uses its human resources, but also its machine-learning technology. According to Ye and Nagayama: “A team of engineers and analysts are monitoring and studying the suspicious activities in the Play Store with the aim of improving our (machine-learning) model. At the same time, we ask for the contribution of experienced reviewers, who review the decisions of our model, in order to ensure its reliability. "

In case you find a fake review in the Play Store, Google suggests you mark it as "Spam".

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