For business owners, defamation attorneys & reputation consultants
Got a fake or defamatory Google review? Capture it before it’s deleted.
Preserve the live review the moment you see it — they’ll say you faked the screenshot, so prove it was real. SHA-256 hash + Bitcoin blockchain timestamp. Court-admissible evidence ZIP in 10 seconds.
A competitor, an extortionist, or someone who was never your customer posts a defamatory 1-star review. By the time you call a lawyer it has been edited or pulled, and a screenshot is worthless because “anyone could have Photoshopped it.” ProofSnap captures the live page — review text, reviewer profile, URL, full metadata — and seals it with a SHA-256 hash and a Bitcoin OpenTimestamps anchor (US FRE 901). Add an EU eIDAS qualified timestamp when it’s headed to court.
One-time payment · no subscription · the evidence ZIP is yours to keep forever. See a sample ZIP →
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Help me choose
10 seconds per capture · Pay-per-use from $4.99 · Designed for FRE 901 / 902(13)
A. Nonymous
1 review · 0 photos
“Total scam — they took my money and never delivered a thing. Do NOT trust this company. Worst experience of my life.”
Captured & sealed
SHA-256 · timestamped
Left: illustrative example (fictional reviewer, no real business). Right: the ProofSnap side panel.
Bitcoin OpenTimestamps on every capture · verify any ZIP yourself with the free open-source Trust Verifier
Quick answer
How do you preserve a fake review as court-admissible evidence?
Capture the live review with ProofSnap and you get a court-ready evidence ZIP in 10 seconds — proof of the exact wording, the reviewer, and the moment it was published, before it can be edited or deleted. Pay-per-use from $4.99 with Bitcoin proof, or from $6.99 with an EU qualified timestamp.
Technical detail: ProofSnap captures the full page (screenshot, page source, reviewer profile, URL, metadata), computes a SHA-256 hash, and anchors it to the Bitcoin blockchain via OpenTimestamps. Optionally add a Disig eIDAS qualified timestamp (RFC 3161) for a legal presumption of accuracy under eIDAS Article 41(2) across all 27 EU member states. The forensic ZIP is designed for US Federal Rules of Evidence 901 and 902(13)/(14) and is verifiable by anyone with the free ProofSnap Trust Verifier. Do this before you report or remove the review — once it’s gone, so is your proof.
Why a screenshot of a fake review won’t hold up in court
When a fake or defamatory review is hurting your business, a plain screenshot is the weakest evidence you can bring. All four problems are preventable in 10 seconds.
The review disappears
Reviewers edit or delete in seconds, and platforms remove reviews on their own schedule. The moment it's gone, the wording that defamed you is unrecoverable.
No verifiable timestamp
A screenshot has no provable capture time. The reviewer can claim it was fabricated, and you have nothing independent to prove when it was live.
“Anyone could Photoshop that”
Image files are trivially editable. Without a cryptographic hash, opposing counsel — or a platform's trust team — can dismiss your screenshot as unverifiable.
No URL, source, or chain of custody
Screenshots lack the page URL, page source, reviewer handle, and forensic metadata a subpoena, an FTC complaint, or a defamation filing relies on to connect the post to its author.
Who uses ProofSnap to fight fake and defamatory reviews
Whether you run the business, represent it, or manage its reputation — ProofSnap gives you evidence that survives deletion.
Defamation lawsuits & subpoenas
Section 230 means you usually sue the reviewer, not the platform. Preserve the review first, then file a John Doe action and subpoena the platform for the author's identity — with timestamped proof of exactly what was said and when.
Platform takedowns & FTC reports
Google, Yelp and Trustpilot demand specifics before they remove a review. A forensic capture documents the exact wording, the reviewer, and the date — the same proof that strengthens an FTC fake-review complaint under the rule effective October 2024.
Review bombing & extortion
When a competitor floods you with fake 1-star reviews, or someone demands payment to “take the review down,” capture the coordinated pattern and the extortion thread as a timestamped evidence trail for police, counsel, or the platform.
From “I just saw this” to court-ready in four steps
No technical expertise required. The whole thing takes about 10 seconds.
Open the review
Go to the fake or defamatory review on Google, Yelp, Trustpilot, Glassdoor, or any site while it's still live.
Click ProofSnap
One click captures the full page with review text, reviewer name, URL, metadata, DOM content, and a SHA-256 hash.
Download evidence
Get a blockchain-timestamped ZIP with screenshot, page source, metadata, chain of custody, forensic log, and a court-ready PDF.
Take action
Attach it to a platform removal request, an FTC report, a cease-and-desist, a John Doe subpoena, or a defamation filing.
What's in the evidence ZIP — up to 15 forensic files, all verifiable with the free Trust Verifier
SnapPack and Professional include the Bitcoin blockchain timestamp (.ots). The eIDAS qualified timestamp (.tsr + eidas_validation.json) ships with eIDAS SnapPacks and Enterprise.
Two layers of proof — pick by stakes
Every capture is anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain. Add an EU qualified timestamp when the matter is going to a European court.
Layer 1 — Bitcoin OpenTimestamps
Your capture's SHA-256 hash is anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain — decentralised, independent, tamper-evident proof that the review existed at time T. Court-admissible as corroborating evidence under US FRE 901(b)(9).
Included on every paid plan · or standalone via SnapPack $4.99 (10 captures)
Layer 2 — eIDAS qualified timestamp
Issued by Disig a.s., a Qualified Trust Service Provider on the EU Trusted List. Carries a legal presumption of accuracy under eIDAS Art. 41(2) and reverses the burden of proof in EU courts — the other side must prove it wrong.
Add via eIDAS SnapPack from $6.99 · or included on Enterprise
Where this stands up
US — FRE 901 / 902(13)
Self-authenticating electronic records produced by a reliable process; no expert testimony needed to authenticate.
US — Section 230
You sue the reviewer, not the platform. Preserve the review, then subpoena the platform for their identity.
US — FTC fake-review rule
Effective Oct 21, 2024. Civil penalties up to $53,088 per violation; a timestamped capture documents the offence.
EU — eIDAS Art. 41(2)
Qualified timestamps enjoy a presumption of accuracy across all 27 member states — burden-of-proof reversal.
ProofSnap is an evidence tool, not a law firm. For advice on your specific dispute, consult a qualified attorney.
Pay per capture, or subscribe
A fake review is usually a one-off emergency — so most people just buy a SnapPack. No subscription required.
Not sure which to pick? Pick by stakes & volume.
Capture one review now
Bitcoin proof, 10 captures, no subscription.
FRE 901 tamper-evidence.
SnapPack — $4.99 ↓One review, going to court
EU qualified timestamp, single capture.
eIDAS Art. 41(2) presumption.
eIDAS SnapPack 1 — $6.99 ↓Building a defamation case
Several reviews, review-bombing pattern.
EU qualified, $5/stamp.
eIDAS SnapPack 5 — $24.99 ↓Ongoing monitoring
Agency, multi-location brand, reputation team.
Monthly capture quota.
Subscribe — from $8.99/mo ↓SnapPack
$4.9910 page captures, each with a SHA-256 hash and a Bitcoin blockchain timestamp, in the full forensic evidence ZIP. One-time payment — no subscription, no auto-renewal.
- Proof the review existed at a specific time (FRE 901)
- Chain of custody & provenance certificate PDF
- Capture 10 reviews, profiles, or extortion threads
eIDAS SnapPack — when it's going to court
Adds an EU qualified timestamp (Art. 41(2) presumption) to your captures. Credits valid 12 months.
Every eIDAS SnapPack capture also includes the Bitcoin OpenTimestamps anchor — both layers in one ZIP.
Or subscribe — for ongoing reputation monitoring
For agencies, multi-location brands, and reputation teams capturing reviews every week. Annual plans save 20%.
Essential
or $80/year (20% savings)
- 100 captures / month
- SHA-256 hash + digital signature
- No blockchain timestamp — use a SnapPack for that
- Forensic ZIP with chain of custody
Professional
or $160/year (20% savings)
- 200 captures / month
- Bitcoin OpenTimestamps on every capture
- Independently verifiable proof of date
- Team accounts
Enterprise
or $280/year (20% savings)
- Unlimited captures
- Bitcoin OpenTimestamps on every capture
- 10 eIDAS qualified stamps / month
- Email support · response within 3 business days
7-day trial requires a credit card. Cancel anytime within the trial — no charge.
Teams of 2+ can use Company per-seat pricing ($18.99/seat/month). Tax-deductible business expense.
Two pack types. Plain SnapPack ($4.99) gives 10 captures with the Bitcoin OpenTimestamps layer. For an EU Art. 41(2) qualified timestamp, use an eIDAS SnapPack — those stamps add the qualified layer on top of Bitcoin.
Credits don't expire fast. eIDAS SnapPack credits are valid for 12 months, so you can buy ahead of a dispute. Payments are handled securely by Stripe; a credit card is required for every purchase, including SnapPacks.
vs a reputation agency, a screenshot, or the Wayback Machine
Forensic-grade evidence you keep — without a monthly retainer.
| Feature | ProofSnap | Reputation Agency | Manual Screenshot | Wayback Machine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captures the review before deletion | Sometimes | Manual | Rarely (dynamic pages) | |
| SHA-256 hash + Bitcoin timestamp | No | No | No | |
| EU eIDAS qualified timestamp option | No | No | No | |
| Chain of custody + reviewer metadata | Partial | No | No | |
| You keep the evidence (no retainer) | No | |||
| Designed for court (FRE 901/902) | No | Easily challenged | Corroborating only | |
| Entry price | $4.99 SnapPack · $6.99 eIDAS 1-pack | $500–$2,000+/month | $0 | Free |
Comparison reflects publicly available 2026 pricing. Competitor terms may differ by region or contract.
Frequently asked questions
Don't let the proof disappear.
The next time a fake review hits your business, capture it in 10 seconds. Start with a SnapPack for $4.99 — or add an EU qualified timestamp from $6.99 when it's going to court.
Capture the review — 7-day free trial7-day trial requires a credit card. Cancel anytime within the trial — no charge. Prefer no subscription? Buy a SnapPack for $4.99.