Name: Scammers hijack Google reviews; businesses say they’re powerless to stop it
Uploaded: 2025-07-15T03:39:35Z
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Description: The star rating can help attract new customers, but some small business owners say their reviews have been hijacked by scammers trying to extort money.

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The star rating can help attract new customers, but some small business owners say their reviews have been hijacked by scammers trying to extort money.

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