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Sam Cross

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Google maps is getting a free upgrade to help users spot companies with fake reviews - Caught on Camera

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Google Maps is getting a neat UI change which should help users to spot fake reviews.

It's set to place a badge on suspected listings to bring them to the attention of users.

Google Maps is getting a neat new feature to help combat the wealth of fake reviews on its platform. That will see businesses which have had reviews deemed fake and removed from the site, display a badge to notify users.

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