The TV Shop fined $1.1m for fake reviews and misleading claims

Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 11 Aug, 5:00pm

Auckland online retailer The TV Shop has been ordered to pay a $1.1 million penalty after being convicted of 13 Fair Trading Act breaches. The company used employees to post undisclosed positive reviews and suppressed negative feedback to improve online ratings for various brands.

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1. StuffTue 11 Aug, 1:24pm

   The TV Shop hit with $1.1m penalty over fake reviews, misleading claims (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 11 Aug, 5:00pm

   Auckland online retailer The TV Shop fined $1.1m over fake ‘customer’ reviews (opens in new tab)