Defamed online?
Negative reviews?
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Studio Penale Bellavista offers a highly specialised service to protect victims of defamation on social media, Google, Booking, Airbnb, Trustpilot, Tripadvisor and other review platforms.
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Protect your reputation and your business from false and defamatory reviews
False reviews and defamation: a real problem
The phenomenon of fake reviews, known as astroturfing, is an increasingly widespread practice that can affect a business’s turnover with no basis in fact. According to Harvard Business School studies, these practices account for between 5% and 9% of revenue.
False negative reviews may amount to aggravated defamation under Article 595 of the Italian Criminal Code, while paid-for positive reviews may constitute unfair competition.
In Italy, several courts have already recognised the right to have offensive reviews removed and to compensation for the reputational damage suffered by businesses.
Have you been defamed online or received fake reviews? Has any of this happened to you?
- You have received a fake or seriously offensive review on Google, Facebook or other platforms
- Someone has published defamatory comments online about you or your business
- A former client, a competitor or an acquaintance is using the web to damage your image
- Posts, messages or social media content have appeared containing unfounded accusations, insults or damaging insinuations
- You are being discredited in Facebook groups, forums, chats or industry portals
- You are worried that those publications may cause you to lose clients, or cause financial damage or personal problems
- You have already reported the content to the platform, but nothing has happened.
- You are unsure whether what you are experiencing is just a negative comment or actual actionable defamation.
When online content goes beyond the limits of legitimate criticism and becomes an attack on your reputation, it is important to act immediately.
– Do not reply impulsively, so as not to make the situation worse.
– Save all the evidence: screenshots, links, dates, profile name and comments.
– Keep any messages or emails connected with the matter.
– Do not rely solely on reporting to the platform: it is often not enough.
– Seek a legal assessment straight away, to understand how to have the content removed and protect your reputation.
Acting quickly can make all the difference.
How we can help you
- Removal of the review from the main platforms (Google, Tripadvisor, Facebook, Booking, Airbnb, Trustpilot, etc.).
- Criminal complaint for online defamation, where the author can be identified.
- Civil action for compensation, including against platforms that fail to adopt adequate control measures.
- Legal protection against unfair competition arising from fake reviews in favour of competitors.
Act now to protect your reputation
If you are the victim of fake or defamatory reviews, do not wait. Our team of lawyers with expertise in criminal and civil law will provide tailored assistance to protect your rights.
Fill in the contact form and attach a screenshot of the review you wish to report. We act promptly to defend your image and your business.
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