Circle in Hot Water Again as Users Flag 50+ Fake App Reviews

Circle in Hot Water Again as Users Flag 50+ Fake App Reviews

Circle Financial’s images problems continue after its iOS app received over 50 five-star reviews in three days after a sling of one-star feedback. Circle Reviews: ‘So Quick, So Easy, So Fun’. The UK-based wallet provider, which made the news in December after CEO Jeremy Allaire announced a move away from Bitcoin, is already suspected of being party to fake reviews. “Circle makes sending money so quick, so easy, so fun,” an example suspect review posted to Reddit begins. Another describes the app as “Easy peasy lemon squeezey.” The overtly commercial language is cited by users as another....


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