Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers

ronjor · Mar 20, 2025

By Cait Bladt Updated on: March 19, 2025

An initial alert came from a Texas business that flagged an unlicensed locksmith impersonating them on Google Maps. That was just the tip of the iceberg.
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The claim sparked an investigation that led Google to uncover and eliminate more than 10,000 illegitimate listings, the company said. The scams ranged from outright fake businesses to legitimate accounts that had been hacked or hijacked.
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