As tensions flare over war in Gaza, local businesses have felt the sting of bad reviews motivated by politics rather than purchases. Online, people who have never visited an establishment or bought ...

Consumers may not be aware that leaving a negative online review can make them the target of a business, law enforcement and even government agencies. But Yelp says it has their backs. The online ...

Since 2012, Yelp has caught nearly 5,000 businesses engaging in shady tactics, like paying customers for favorable ratings or hiring people to write phony reviews. Now, the company has a new tool to ...