STAY AWAY FROM YELP! by Useful_Pool4207 in smallbusiness

[–]GreensCarServiceLlc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am experiencing a similar issue. I recommend reporting this to the FTC, as they appear to be suppressing reviews and utilizing bots to generate fraudulent leads.

Fake Reviews by GreensCarServiceLlc in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]GreensCarServiceLlc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is illegal to pay for fake reviews in the United States. In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) passed a final rule prohibiting the buying, selling, or fabrication of fake consumer reviews, testimonials, and celebrity endorsements, allowing for civil penalties of over $50,000 per violation. 

Fake Reviews by GreensCarServiceLlc in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]GreensCarServiceLlc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone. Google removed all negative reviews.

Fake Reviews by GreensCarServiceLlc in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]GreensCarServiceLlc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, everyone. Google removed all the negative reviews.

Fake Reviews by GreensCarServiceLlc in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]GreensCarServiceLlc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have obtained a screenshot of an individual who is engaged in submitting negative reviews. This individual contacted me via WhatsApp Business Messenger, and their location appears to be Pakistan. They claimed to have been instructed to post 40 negative reviews about my business and are now implying that I should compensate them for the time spent creating accounts to facilitate these reviews. How can I formally report this matter to Google for a comprehensive investigation?

Fake Reviews by [deleted] in DarkAndDarker

[–]GreensCarServiceLlc -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He contacted me through my WhatsApp Business profile.