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Google Alerts Merchants to Spam Review Spikes via Automated Emails

Occurred September 28, 2026

Google has introduced automated email alerts for Business Profile managers when its systems detect and remove sudden surges in illegitimate reviews, signaling a shift in how the platform communicates moderation actions.

Auto-logged from our article on 9/28/2026.

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Sourcehttps://mapobserver.com/article/google-alerts-merchants-to-spam-review-spikes-via-automated-emails

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