Consumer Reports: How to write helpful online reviews

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A lot of consumers depend on online reviews before they travel, book a restaurant, or buy a product or service. Many who post these reviews, no doubt, believe they are helping others.

But sometimes companies get hit back if the review is negative.

Consumer Reports has advice on how to write helpful reviews without getting into trouble.

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