Google Maps Introduces Extortion Reporting Feature for Businesses
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Google has launched a dedicated form to help businesses report review-based extortion attempts on Google Maps. This feature aims to combat review bombing, where threat actors post fake negative reviews and demand ransoms for their removal. The new tool allows businesses to report such incidents directly to Google for investigation and action. Google also highlighted various other prevalent scams, including online job scams, AI product impersonation scams, malicious VPN apps, fraud recovery scams, and seasonal holiday scams. The company advises users to be cautious and vigilant to avoid falling victim to these schemes.
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07.11.2025 11:15 1 articles · 3d ago
Google Launches Extortion Reporting Feature for Businesses
Google has introduced a dedicated form for businesses to report extortion attempts via fake negative reviews on Google Maps. This feature aims to combat review bombing, where threat actors post fake negative reviews and demand ransoms for their removal. The new tool allows businesses to report such incidents directly to Google for investigation and action.
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- Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts — thehackernews.com — 07.11.2025 11:15
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Google has introduced a dedicated form for businesses to report extortion attempts via fake negative reviews on Google Maps.
First reported: 07.11.2025 11:151 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts — thehackernews.com — 07.11.2025 11:15
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Review bombing involves posting fake negative reviews to harm a business's reputation and then demanding payment to remove them.
First reported: 07.11.2025 11:151 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts — thehackernews.com — 07.11.2025 11:15
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Threat actors often contact business owners through third-party messaging apps to demand payment for removing negative reviews.
First reported: 07.11.2025 11:151 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts — thehackernews.com — 07.11.2025 11:15
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Google has warned users about various scams, including online job scams, AI product impersonation scams, malicious VPN apps, fraud recovery scams, and seasonal holiday scams.
First reported: 07.11.2025 11:151 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts — thehackernews.com — 07.11.2025 11:15
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Meta is reportedly making billions from ad marketing scams and illegal products on its platform, with scam ads accounting for up to 10.1% of its overall revenue.
First reported: 07.11.2025 11:151 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts — thehackernews.com — 07.11.2025 11:15