Flag the review: The first step to remove a negative Google review is to flag the review and report it directly to Google. Also, identify the reason behind why you want the review removed (i.e ...

“Negative reviews can be very damaging for businesses,” Vicki Morwitz, a professor of business and marketing professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Business, told CX Dive.

FTC's Ban on Fake Consumer Reviews Includes Monetary Recovery ... All five FTC Commissioners unanimously voted for the rule that prohibits companies from buying positive or negative consumer reviews.