Hi everyone,
I know this forum isn't very active, and it doesn't seem like Amazon staff monitor these discussions, so I think we need to help each other.
I've noticed what appears to be a serious issue in my category. One seller's product went from 15 reviews on 8 June to 324 reviews on 10 June, with virtually all of the new reviews being 5-star ratings (see the below screenshots).
Link to the product:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Strips-Snore-Better-Breathing-Count/dp/B0GW3HQ7CQ/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=22ZYMK1XSEW4X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wWcMGVuAL0uRxgPUB4D0iolsGPnj7EStnqkNL5O_g80CJ1CfKyUWOmQ-eEN13CEBaTA0kKHtu2IthP4cbSCHNRj5KpMNiETsygpsI3vBJGvX2t1mCsqiFE-eeqJVEUbNmfeW1rPXV2LEEnSQNHJVBV6X3_-I978NHsQ10QuL4iqiTVm5eX8EMAMPG8HE-q8rkfL4lYz6Kj5WSpqUI8C7TJCZIKACt1WedWTywppZwpgh3UtyPjwVCvspyhnfNrSxxc6m0B4FvjjnBZtDJ3nK6xc7STVYEEuqCwiqQgJ1yFU.Au9GD88n3aS-QJLmG6S9j-PREjjTcD3xKzW0VHE3qz8&dib_tag=se&keywords=nose%2Bstrips&qid=1783601883&sprefix=nose%2Bstrip%2B%2Caps%2C349&sr=8-5&th=1
If you're concerned about maintaining a fair marketplace, you may want to contact Amazon Customer Service as a buyer, add this to your cart, and report what appears to be unusual review activity. You can use the screenshots as supporting evidence and ask them to escalate the matter to Amazon's Reviews team for investigation.
When I contacted Customer Service, they offered me a $20 goodwill credit as an apology for the experience. Your outcome may differ, but the more customers who report potential review manipulation, the more likely Amazon is to investigate and help maintain a fair marketplace for all sellers.
Hopefully Amazon will take appropriate action if enough reports are submitted.

