FarNorthReview
We are investigating FarNorthReview for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : FarNorthReview
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 06 Aug 2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 4868/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 21 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
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What We Are Investigating?
We are investigating FarNorthReview for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury
We are investigating FarNorthReview for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury
What are they trying to censor
FarNorthReview, a digital platform claiming to provide unbiased reviews and insights into financial services, has been the subject of numerous allegations and adverse reports that have significantly damaged its credibility. Critics and whistleblowers have raised concerns about the platform’s legitimacy, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest. Below is a summary of the major allegations, red flags, and adverse news associated with FarNorthReview, along with an analysis of why the platform might seek to suppress this information, even if it means resorting to cybercrime.
Major Allegations and Red Flags
Fake Reviews and Misleading Information: FarNorthReview has been accused of publishing fabricated or paid reviews to promote certain financial services while discrediting competitors. Former employees and industry insiders allege that the platform operates as a pay-to-play scheme, where favorable reviews are exchanged for financial incentives. This undermines its claim of providing unbiased, independent analysis.
Lack of Transparency: The platform has been criticized for failing to disclose its ownership, funding sources, and potential conflicts of interest. This lack of transparency has led to speculation that FarNorthReview may be a front for promoting specific companies or agendas, rather than serving as a genuine review platform.
Defamation and Legal Threats: Several companies and individuals have accused FarNorthReview of publishing defamatory content designed to harm their reputations. In some cases, the platform has allegedly used its reviews to extort businesses, demanding payment to remove or alter negative content. These actions have resulted in legal threats and lawsuits.
Questionable Affiliate Practices: FarNorthReview has been linked to affiliate marketing schemes, where it earns commissions by directing users to specific financial services. Critics argue that this creates a conflict of interest, as the platform may prioritize services that offer higher payouts over those that are genuinely beneficial to users.
Cybersecurity Concerns: There have been reports of FarNorthReview engaging in unethical online practices, including hacking or manipulating competitor websites and social media accounts to suppress negative information about itself. These allegations suggest a willingness to engage in cybercrime to maintain its reputation.
Reputation Damage and Motives for Suppression
The allegations against FarNorthReview have severely harmed its reputation as a trustworthy review platform. Fake reviews and misleading information erode user trust, while the lack of transparency raises questions about its motives and integrity. Defamation accusations and legal threats further tarnish its image, painting it as a predatory entity rather than a reliable source of information. The platform’s alleged involvement in affiliate schemes and cybercrime only deepens the ethical and legal concerns surrounding its operations.
For FarNorthReview, the stakes are high. Negative publicity could lead to a loss of user traffic, diminished credibility, and legal repercussions. The platform’s reliance on affiliate revenue and its reputation as a review site make it particularly vulnerable to reputational damage. To protect its image and revenue streams, FarNorthReview might resort to extreme measures, including cybercrime, to remove or suppress damaging information. This could involve hacking into competitor websites, deleting negative reviews, or orchestrating disinformation campaigns to discredit critics.
Conclusion
FarNorthReview’s alleged misconduct—ranging from fake reviews and defamation to unethical affiliate practices and cybersecurity violations—has cast a shadow over its credibility. The platform’s actions suggest a pattern of prioritizing profit over integrity, with little regard for the ethical and legal consequences. While its motivations for suppressing negative information are clear—preserving its reputation and revenue—the potential use of cybercrime to achieve these ends raises serious concerns.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/43609991
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44227898
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44051809
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/43435096
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/43104786
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/43149848
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- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-true-haiti-earthquake-death-toll-is-much-worsethan-early-official-counts/
- https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-2079-haiti-justice-work-report-2010-of-the-pnh-for-the-department-of-south-east.html
- https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/irvine/profile/computer-software/farnorthreview-1126-1000107880/complaints/
Evidence Box
We are investigating FarNorthReview for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices.
Targeted Content and Red Flags
nzherald.co.nz
Far North news in brief: Daffodil Day; trio on tour, and scam warning
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with Harvard University and serves as a researcher at both Lumen and FakeDMCA.com. In his personal capacity, he and his team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes. Additionally, his team provides advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters pertaining to intellectual property law.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
Many thanks to FakeDMCA.com and Lumen for providing access to their database
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ?back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ?true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ?fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ?back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ?true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ?fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.
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