Google Chrome adds online store reviews to help you know if a retailer is legit

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Google Chrome adds online store reviews to help you know if they’re legit

A new tool to stop scammers.

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If you're an experienced online shopper, then you know what it's like to question a site's legitimacy. It's common to come across something cool — or something you've been searching for far and wide, like, say, a Labubu — only to be unsure if the site is a scam.

Google Chrome is rolling out a new tool aimed at helping you see if a website is legit. While Google already provides details on product reviews in its search results, you'll now be able to see reviews of the store itself before you buy anything, built right into Chrome.

Wrote Google in a blog post on the new tool:

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"This feature uses data from Google Shopping and other popular review websites to provide people with helpful insights when shopping on e-commerce sites.

Just click the icon to the left of the web address and you can access an AI-generated summary of reviews. The description will cover topics like customer service, product quality, shipping, pricing and returns, helping you understand what to expect from your shopping experience at a glance."

Here's what a store review will look like.

google chrome store review for a site selling a lamp

Credit: Google

So now when you find something you really like online, you've got another tool to be certain your order is legit.

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