Oh dear, you are not alone on this.
Fake engagement is becoming increasingly since the past month.
In my best notes; we will keep doing what we feel is right. I hope Medium will look into this. Things like this tanish the image of a company.
I don't understand why some people keep thinking that others are foolish, especially when they see that you are genuine with your engagement on their article.
Thanks for bringing this up. I believe they will take correction from here.