Fake Testimonials and customer base for new website
I am recently checking some of the web application and apps which they are sharing on the reddit for testing purpose but in their websites mentioned about testimonials from different customers/500+ customer satisfied already/ big brands who already using product like that posting.
Is it fair to showcase the fake Testimonials or customer acquisition during the initial launch to lure the customer? Or that's how the app can be attracted?
Is any issue will raise of we publish website like that?