Definition of Astroturfing

Noun: astroturfing  'as-trow,tur-fing

  1. Simulation of grassroots support for something, esp. by a corporation or government
    "In August 2007 Comcast Corporation's public relations representatives were accused of astroturfing by posing as fans on internet college team message boards"

See also:
AstroTurf
astucious