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Fake ReviewsAre Now Illegal.Here is why they can never appear on Tratok.

Glowing reviews from guests who never stayed. Rivals buried under complaints from people who never visited. Lawmakers have finally caught up, and the rules have changed.

The new rules

Why it is so hard to stop

On most sites, anyone with an account can review anywhere. Fake orders push a listing up the page, and fake complaints push a rival down. Platforms spend fortunes trying to detect fakes after they are written.

Tratok’s answer: make faking impossible

On Tratok, a review can only come from a completed booking, and every booking settles on our ledger. There is nothing to fake: no review without a real stay, a real dinner or a real experience.

You cannot fake a review on Tratok, because you cannot fake a stay.

Fake reviews: quick answers

Are fake reviews illegal?

Yes, in the US since October 2024 and in the UK since April 2025.

Can a business remove bad reviews on Tratok?

No. Only our moderators can hide a review, and only for breaking the rules.

Are Tratok reviewers paid?

Real guests earn TRAT for a published review, whatever their rating.

This post explains public rules in general terms and is not legal advice.

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