Is it permissible or forbidden to continue working for an e-marketing company that involves publishing fictitious opinions and creating unreal electronic accounts?
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Publishing fake, untrue comments is considered forgery, deception, and fraud, and it is religiously forbidden. It may even be considered a major sin by some scholars. This is supported by evidence, including Allah Almighty’s saying: {But evil plotting encompasses none but its own people}, and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever cheats us is not of us, and scheming and deception are in the Fire." Therefore, it is not permissible to continue with this action; for whoever abandons something for the sake of Allah, seeking His countenance, Allah will compensate him with something better.
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