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Small businesses are being extorted via fake Google reviews, with scammers demanding payment to remove them.
Small businesses nationwide are being targeted by a scam involving fake Google reviews, as seen with 3LP Roofing in Palm Bay, which received multiple negative reviews at once with no customer basis.
The company later received a payment demand via WhatsApp to remove the reviews, a known tactic.
Authorities warn that coordinated fake reviews, often with identical language, are used to damage reputations, possibly for sabotage or extortion.
Experts advise business owners to monitor online presence, report suspicious reviews to Google, and avoid engaging scammers, while relying on trusted sources like the BBB for verification.
Las pequeñas empresas están siendo extorsionadas a través de revisiones falsas en Google, con estafadores exigiendo pago para eliminarlas.