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KwikChex on BBC Show Victoria Derbyshire

KwikChex on BBC Show Victoria Derbyshire

BBC Show – Victoria Derbyshire Angus Crawford investigates fake online customer reviews – includes interview with Chris Emmins, KwikChex. Above excerpts and read the full article on – www.bbc.co.uk From 52.40 Other BBC stories featuring KwikChex – Click here

Holiday ‘fraud’ probe needs cash to bring prosecution

Holiday ‘fraud’ probe needs cash to bring prosecution

Bournemouth Echo By: Steven Smith, Chief Reporter THE latest investigation into a convicted conman from Bournemouth is at “an advanced stage” – but Trading Standards officers face not being able to bring a prosecution because of the cost. Kwikchex, a Bournemouth-based firm that manages a website advising consumers rega

CMA Report highlights concerns over Online Reviews

CMA Report highlights concerns over Online Reviews

BBC coverage of release of a report by the UK Competition & Markets Authority on Online Reviews. KwikChex were one of the key participants in the CMA investigation. KwikChex is now in the process of launching a comprehensive, verifiable resource to solve the problems caused to consumers and businesses by fake revi

Fake Online Reviews – KwikChex works with BBC to expose Review Fraud

Fake Online Reviews – KwikChex works with BBC to expose Review Fraud

KwikChex were featured on the 6 O’Clock BBC News after our investigations team worked with BBC reporters to uncover review fraud involving a Payday Loan company that had fake reviews posted on Trustpilot. The reviews used stolen identities – including one of a deceased young mother. KwikChex is now in the process

KwikChex Global Reach – where our clients come from

KwikChex Global Reach – where our clients come from

Global issues need global solutions – and for 5 years, KwikChex has been helping businesses and consumers from all over the world. That’s meant using several languages (our employees and consultants are very much multi-national too) and an understanding of relevant laws in many jurisdictions). Here’s a list of wh

All the businesses that KwikChex has helped

All the businesses that KwikChex has helped

KwikChex probably gets more recognition for helping businesses in the hotel and restaurant sectors than any other – but we have assisted an extraordinary range of businesses that have been attacked with fake and malicious reviews. Here are a few of the types of business we have helped. Lawyers – yes, even q

You are definitely the REAL BEST!

You are definitely the REAL BEST!

You are definitely the REAL BEST! The false review has been deleted. When in trouble.. as said many times..good having such reliable expert friends to give a help as you do. Huge thanks. OB, May-15 For more testimonials click here

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against CRP Properties

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against CRP Properties

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding CRP Properties https://www.crpproperties.co.uk/ (Website down) The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. This challenged a client

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Pennington McClane

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Pennington McClane

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Pennington McClane https://www.penningtonmcclaneassociates.co.uk/ (Website down). The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. This

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Sell Your Timeshare Now

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Sell Your Timeshare Now

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Sell Your Timeshare Now https://www.sellyourtimesharenow.co.uk/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. This challenged the fo