Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

In an elaborate scheme, Google says a scammer made money creating fake listings on Google Maps.Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderGoogle is suing a man it says was part of a scam network creating fake businesses on Google Maps.The network allegedly collected and sold the personal data of users who contacted those businesses.It's an example of a 'lead generation" scam, according to the lawsuit.Google is suing a Maryland man it says made fake business…

Google is suing scammers who have made 10,000 fake business listings on its Maps app

The scammers reportedly can intercept phone calls to legitimate businesses and re-route them to fraudulent ones, according to Google’s lawsuit

Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

The fake listings were part of a scam that used the old bait-and-switch tactic to prey on people - and there may be more lurking out there.

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

A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.

Google Maps makes vital change that can protect you from bank raiding scam

Kiev, Ukraine – May 16, 2014: Man in the car planning a route using a Google Maps application on Apple iPhone 5S. Google Maps is a most popular web mapping service for mobile provided by Google inc. GOOGLE Maps has made an important change that can protect your bank from raiding scams. The web mapping platform allows businesses to set up profiles which show up in local searches. Most people assume they are accurate business listings, however, it…

Google re-acts against fake profiles found in its navigation application. They would have found more than 10,000 fake commercial profiles attempting to scam.