I refuse to check out a new place until I have thoroughly researched its reviews on Google Maps.
However, I always find it suspicious when a place has an unusually high number of overwhelmingly positive reviews.
So, Im happy to see Google Maps will now start flagging businesses with suspected fake reviews.
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Mike Blumenthalspotted the change (viaEngadget) andtook it to X.
It outlines three examples of restrictions it would potentially place on establishments.
Google also says that the restrictions arent limited to these three.
However, it also mentions that companies may appeal the restrictionhere.
It is open to any context the company provides and can consider that to review its final decision.
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