Fake video testimonials: Inside the world of fake reviews (CBC Marketplace)

In her videos, she pretends to be a certified financial adviser, a teacher, a dietitian or even a real customer. So we go inside the booming business of fake online testimonials.

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[kris-wjwj]

impersonating a doctor should be treated like pretending you're a cop. Both of those could end up killing someone.

[GADefence]

"I'm going to sue your assess off" for exposing I impersonate doctors online.

Good luck with that.

[jamesr]

This investigative reporter is the best ! 5 stars! No really, pleasant voice, pleasant demeanor, very thorough and intelligent.

[SanchoSanto]

That's why I only look at bad reviews. You'll find all the known issues with products from people who actually purchased them.

Update:
Wow! Got so many coments here. I buy most of my stuff on line now except for food and clothing. When it comes to food everyone is different so what some one else likes is not necessarily what I like.
Measuments for clothing is not very precise so I'd rather try them on before I buy.
In general I just use some common sense. I know there are companies buying bad reviews for competitors so I keep that in mind too. Picture's of how products failed and how the seller handled the situation is what I like to see.

[sheldalarmour]

Moral police?!? This woman is impersonating a licensed dietician, a financial planner and who knows what else, this isn't MORAL, this is LEGAL matter. This woman is despicable!!

[doppleganger]

"I'm gonna sue you guys" - Says the person impersonating medical professionals.

[ajaphan]

I found my mom watching Sanpan’s raspberry ketone lies and I recognized her from this episode and told her not to trust her and sat down to rewatch this with her

[uniqueEnergy]

When your parents said “you can be whoever you want to be if you put your mind to it” I’m pretty sure this isn’t what they had in mind 😂😂😂😂

[JessG_]

"you guys are rich. I'm going to sue the crap out of you!"

You're going to sue them for exposing your scams? K good luck chicka.

[perfectfae]

Did she seriously say that they didn't have any proof that she made those videos when they literally have her on camera which is the most proof you can possibly get?

[zoeyisaneko]

The fact that she is immediately defensive about it, just proves she knows its wrong

[Marlene]

I never go to check the “Good” reviews, instead I always check the “Bad” reviews because those are authentic!

[tali]

I died when they posted up a photo of her old pets

[junobi]

Why is there no US. American version of this kind of show on you tube? It's so captivating and thorough

[FrozenRoxas]

I admire the reporter and cameraman's dedication, they camped there overnight...

[AR-ggsu]

Sociopath, she doesn't have a problem lying but will sue because she has been caught.

[charliebeelaert]

Sanpan:"You have no proof"
As she's holding a package that they sent her for a paid advertisement.

[darkfuelfragment]

Sanpan's soul is dirtier than that vehicle she's driving

[buddyholly]

lol I've always assumed that testimonials were made up.

[mannyichi]

I like how she said "I'm gonna sue you", when she threw out the scarf and not keeping her end of agreement so pretty sure CBC can sue her.