Machine Learning-Based Detection of Fake Product Reviews and News Articles

Abstract

With the proliferation of online platforms, detecting fake content such as fake reviews and fake news has become a critical challenge for ensuring the authenticity and reliability of digital information. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of machine learning (ML) techniques and models applied to fake review and fake news detection. By leveraging advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods and hybrid machine learning approaches, the paper evaluates various algorithms including Support Vector Machines (SVM), Random Forests, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, and ensemble models for their performance in detecting deceptive content. Key metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-Score are analyzed across multiple datasets to determine the effectiveness and robustness of these approaches. Additionally, this study explores domain-specific challenges, including the handling of imbalanced datasets, linguistic nuances, and real-time detection requirements. The paper concludes by outlining future directions, emphasizing the need for enhanced models capable of addressing evolving deception techniques and integrating contextual factors for more accurate predictions.