Several Central Florida businesses were recently targeted by extortionists who threatened to damage the companies’ ...

Also: 6 Google Maps tricks to try Relying on the old bait-and-switch tactic, the particular scam was also successful because it targeted people in "duress verticals." In these, the customer is ...

Google is suing a man it says was part of a scam network creating fake businesses on Google Maps. The network allegedly collected and sold the personal data of users who contacted those businesses.

Business scams hit Google Maps, here's what Google's doing about it Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a ...

Google is updating its scam text detection technology to spot hoaxes like these, which are among the most common types of text-related schemes according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Google says it’s now using a version of its Gemini AI model that runs on users’ devices to detect and warn users of these so-called “tech support” scams.

Google is suing a Maryland man it says made fake business listings on Google Maps. The lawsuit alleges that Yaniv Asayag, working with up to 20 co-conspirators, then sold the personal information ...