Google has up to date its enterprise redressal criticism type over right here so as to add “this business doesn’t exist” as an choice on why you suppose the enterprise itemizing is fraudulent. This provides you another method to talk to Google why the enterprise itemizing needs to be faraway from Google Search and Google Maps.
This enterprise doesn’t exist. You can see the brand new choice, which was added over the previous a number of days, within the from within the screenshot beneath. It says “this business doesn’t exist” for an choice on the way you recognized the content material on Google Maps that you simply declare may result in fraudulent exercise.
The earlier choices. The older choices weren't eliminated, they simply added “this business doesn’t exist” the present choices which embody:
- Title
- Address
- Phone quantity
- Website
What is the enterprise redressal type. Google stated you should utilize this way “if you come across misleading information or fraudulent activity on Google Maps related to the name, phone number, or URL of a business.” Google stated “you may use this form to submit a complaint.” “Complaints submitted through this form will be reviewed in accordance with our guidelines for representing businesses on Google Maps,” Google added.
Why we care. Google Maps and native search enterprise listings has its fair proportion of spam and fraudulent info. This provides you another method to talk to Google {that a} particular enterprise itemizing is faux and mustn't present up in Google Maps or Google Search.
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