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Fake reviews on Google Maps: investigation into a growing scam

Journalists bought fake reviews for a fictional restaurant on Google Maps.

Published 19sem1 sourceNotableupdated 19sem
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The growing practice distorts business reputations and misleads consumers.

Google pledges to tighten controls against such fraud.

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