Determine Whether It’s a “Verified Purchase”

Amazon allows anyone to leave a review for an item, even if they obtained said item somewhere else. That’s not a bad idea, but it leaves Amazon review sections vulnerable to scams. Someone could leave a review for an item even if they didn’t buy it.

But if you see “Verified Purchase” next to the review, it might mean that the person actually purchased the item with the Amazon account that they’re using to review it. That should mean that they carry more weight in your decision than random reviews. Keep in mind, scammers have found ways to fake Verified Purchases too – so don’t rely on this tip alone.