Digital Marketing Fraud

noun A place where trolls (online provocateurs) are hired to spread misinformation or sow discord on social media platforms.

• The government launched an investigation into the operations of a troll farm spreading misinformation online.
• I heard that there's a troll farm on social media that's causing a lot of trouble.
• Stay away from that troll farm, it's full of fake news and drama.
• Her mind felt like a troll farm, constantly bombarded with negative thoughts and criticisms.

noun a deceptive practice in which a person creates multiple fake identities to manipulate online discussions or forums

• Sock puppetry refers to the deceptive practice of creating fake online identities to manipulate discussions or deceive others.
• Using sock puppetry to boost your social media following is unethical and dishonest.
• I heard that some companies use sock puppetry to make their products seem more popular than they actually are.
• In the world of politics, sock puppetry is often used to spread misinformation and influence public opinion.