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Do you have links handy to other articles about this issue? I've never heard of it and I'm curious.
by froggertoaster 3y ago
Do you have links handy to other articles about this issue? I've never heard of it and I'm curious.
- TrendyCPU 3y agoThe most famous case is locksmiths.[0] Google recently went after another company using the "rank and rent" scheme.[1] The company which is causing us issues is also using the "rank and rent" scheme. They're running listings for everything from pool resurfacing to concrete driveways to tree services. The company recruits people via Craigslist with an offer to pay them $50-100 to setup a Google Business Profile and receive the post card with a code for verification. They also offer $20 for a 5-star review.[2] I am thinking about going to the FTC and the media at this point. I've also discovered that there's a small community but poorly connected that goes after this type of spam. 0. https://searchengineland.com/googles-locksmith-spam-problem-hits-the-new-york-times-85026 https://searchengineland.com/googles-locksmith-spam-problem-... 1. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-lawsuit-rank-and-rent/489666/ https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-lawsuit-rank-and-... 2. https://archive.ph/SWNEU https://archive.ph/SWNEU