Yelp is going to let users know if it thinks a business' reviews are bogus


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Public shaming of businesses that gin up reviews in their favor is a good idea for consumers, but it will likely begin another battle with merchants who accuse the listings guide of bias.

Yelp Inc. said Thursday that some businesses go to "extreme lengths" to boost positive reviews. This includes paying people to write them. While Yelp already filters suspected fake reviews, the ale