A Southside apartment complex is facing scrutiny after allegations of manipulating online reviews while simultaneously dealing with crime concerns.
Screenshots from the property manager’s personal Facebook page suggest an attempt to artificially boost the apartment complex’s online reputation. The property manager reportedly requested positive reviews from friends and family on multiple occasions, specifically following previous news coverage about criminal incidents at the property.
The posts were made twice—first less than two weeks after KRIS 6 News initially reported on a suspect wanted for crimes, including a sexual assault at Caspian Apartments, and again three days after a follow-up report .
Reba Gandara, a licensed realtor, condemned the practice, stating, “You’re wanting to build trust in a community, asking for fake reviews is not the way to do it.”…