How do I avoid falling for deceptive advertising and fake online reviews?

1. Be aware of advertising claims and online reviews that seem too good to be true.
2. Research business ratings and read customer reviews.
3. Do your own online research to verify information from advertising.
4. Check multiple sources for online reviews, not just one source.
5. Look for red flags such as reviews that are extremely positive or negative.
6. Look for discrepancies between visual images and the written text.
7. Proceed with caution when making any purchase or decision.