{"id":7687,"date":"2025-09-19T06:54:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:25:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:25:58","slug":"cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyberextortion via fake Google reviews: Defensive strategies and foresight to protect your digital reputation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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2.497.442.544 1.134.938 2.344.938 1.573 0 2.292-.337 2.657-.751.384-.435.558-1.15.558-2.361 0-1.14-.243-1.847-.705-2.319-.477-.488-1.319-.862-2.824-1.025-1.487-.161-2.192.138-2.533.529-.269.307-.437.808-.438 1.578v.021c0 .265.021.562.063.893Zm-1.626 0c.042-.331.063-.628.063-.894v-.02c-.001-.77-.169-1.271-.438-1.578-.341-.391-1.046-.69-2.533-.529-1.505.163-2.347.537-2.824 1.025-.462.472-.705 1.179-.705 2.319 0 1.211.175 1.926.558 2.361.365.414 1.084.751 2.657.751 1.21 0 1.902-.394 2.344-.938.475-.584.742-1.44.878-2.497Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ayudawp-button-text\">Copilot<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>For some time now I&#8217;ve been receiving calls about blackmail linked to fake reviews, I&#8217;d read articles in the USA about this trend over the summer and since yesterday I&#8217;ve personally been the target&#8230; ;-( so a short article was necessary to show you this practical case and how I was going to try and remove this!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>So that my experience and the method I used to remove fake reviews can be useful to others, I have listed the actions I took to remove this blackmail in a week, day by day. SEE THE END OF THE ARTICLE !<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7683\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7682\" title=\"Cyberextortion via fake Google reviews: Defensive strategies and foresight to protect your digital reputation - fake google review blackmail - Business Ereputation - Uncategorized\" src=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chantage-au-faux-avis-google.jpg\" alt=\"Cyberextortion via fake Google reviews: Defensive strategies and foresight to protect your digital reputation - fake google review blackmail - Business Ereputation - Uncategorized\" width=\"592\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chantage-au-faux-avis-google-200x182.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chantage-au-faux-avis-google-300x274.jpg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Fake_advice_blackmail_The_emergence_of_a_new_form_of_cyber_extortion\" >Fake advice blackmail: The emergence of a new form of cyber extortion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Taxonomy_of_false_opinions_Understanding_the_adversary\" >Taxonomy of false opinions: Understanding the adversary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Attacker_typology\" >Attacker typology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Advanced_detection_methodologies\" >Advanced detection methodologies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Traditional_alarm_signals\" >Traditional alarm signals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Innovative_detection_approaches_that_google_should_clearly_equip_itself_with_to_moderate_this_in_real_time\" >Innovative detection approaches that google should clearly equip itself with to moderate this in real time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Suppression_and_counter-attack_strategies\" >Suppression and counter-attack strategies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Immediate_response_protocol\" >Immediate response protocol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Systematic_reporting\" >Systematic reporting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Supporting_documentation\" >Supporting documentation :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Escalation_to_Google_support\" >Escalation to Google support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Strategic_public_response\" >Strategic public response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Preventive_approaches_and_digital_shielding\" >Preventive approaches and digital shielding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#The_wrong_idea_during_blackmail_Encouraging_genuine_requests_for_advice\" >The wrong idea during blackmail: Encouraging genuine requests for advice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Monitoring_and_continuous_watch\" >Monitoring and continuous watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Staff_training\" >Staff training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Looking_ahead_The_changing_regulatory_landscape\" >Looking ahead: The changing regulatory landscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Legislative_reinforcement\" >Legislative reinforcement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Emerging_technologies\" >Emerging technologies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Conclusion_Towards_collective_resistance\" >Conclusion: Towards collective resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#The_method_I_used_to_successfully_remove_the_reviews\" >The method I used to successfully remove the reviews!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#If_this_article_and_tutorial_have_helped_you_Im_delighted_A_little_help_or_a_tip_in_the_form_of_a_review_is_welcome%E2%80%A6_-_Here_https_gpagerCZnqLH4IloBuEBMreview\" >If this article and tutorial have helped you, I&#8217;m delighted. A little help or a tip in the form of a review is welcome&#8230; ;-) Here: https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CZnqLH4IloBuEBM\/review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/cyberextortion-via-fake-google-reviews-defensive-strategies-and-foresight-to-protect-your-digital-reputation\/#Thank_you_in_advance\" >Thank you in advance!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fake_advice_blackmail_The_emergence_of_a_new_form_of_cyber_extortion\"><\/span>Fake advice blackmail: The emergence of a new form of cyber extortion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Customer reviews are an important type of social proof, playing a significant role in customers&#8217; research process and influencing their purchasing decisions. What&#8217;s more, retailers have come to understand the power of these customer recommendations, and are placing ever-greater importance on them. However, this growing dependence on online reviews has given rise to sophisticated malicious practices, notably extortion campaigns using fake reviews.<br \/>\nThe impact of these attacks is considerable: it can take dozens of good reviews to offset the negative impact of a single bad review, creating an economic imbalance that can be exploited by malicious actors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxonomy_of_false_opinions_Understanding_the_adversary\"><\/span>Taxonomy of false opinions: Understanding the adversary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attacker_typology\"><\/span>Attacker typology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The source of fake reviews reveals six main categories of malicious actors:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Unfair competitors<\/strong><br \/>\nUsing Black Hat SEO tactics, some companies orchestrate disinformation campaigns to undermine their direct competitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Commercial manipulation services<\/strong><br \/>\nThe existence of a structured market in fake reviews bears witness to the professionalization of these practices. These services offer &#8220;turnkey&#8221; solutions for manipulating reviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Automated systems and artificial intelligence<\/strong><br \/>\nThe US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently banned all fake reviews, including those generated by AI and written by humans, recognizing the scale of the phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Compromised personal networks<\/strong><br \/>\nThe use of professional or family contacts to create false reviews is an ethical and legal violation. Defamatory reviews are punishable by law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Revenge actors<\/strong><br \/>\nDisgruntled former employees or dissatisfied customers can orchestrate digital revenge campaigns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Extortionist cybercriminals<\/strong><br \/>\nThis emerging category uses fake reviews as blackmail leverage, demanding payments to stop their attacks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_detection_methodologies\"><\/span>Advanced detection methodologies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_alarm_signals\"><\/span>Traditional alarm signals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Identifying fake reviews relies on several critical indicators:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Linguistic analysis: fake reviews often use overly dramatic or exaggerated language, and not often in the local language of the listing (often English).<\/li>\n<li>Descriptive granularity: Authentic reviews generally include specific details about the customer experience, and no photos.<\/li>\n<li>Temporal patterns: A sudden influx of reviews in a short space of time can signal a coordinated campaign. In my case, I had 8 1-star reviews in 1 day, raising my rating from 4.9 to 4.5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovative_detection_approaches_that_google_should_clearly_equip_itself_with_to_moderate_this_in_real_time\"><\/span>Innovative detection approaches that google should clearly equip itself with to moderate this in real time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Predictive artificial intelligence<\/strong><br \/>\nThe use of machine learning algorithms enables us to identify subtle behavioral patterns that are impossible to detect manually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced semantic analysis<\/strong><br \/>\nNatural language processing technologies can reveal structural similarities in content, even when text is paraphrased.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavioral profiling of users<\/strong><br \/>\nAnalysis of account activity history helps identify suspicious profiles: check whether the reviewer has left several reviews for companies in different geographical areas in a short space of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But the problem with this approach is that we&#8217;d have a lot of false positives, which would also potentially impact real reviews.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suppression_and_counter-attack_strategies\"><\/span>Suppression and counter-attack strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immediate_response_protocol\"><\/span>Immediate response protocol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;d already had this happen to a client, so I started replying in a professional manner to show Google that I&#8217;d done my customer relations work: here&#8217;s a typical first response:<\/p>\n<p><em>Hello, you&#8217;re not one of my customers and we haven&#8217;t had any commercial relationship. I think you&#8217;ve made a mistake on this page, so please delete your review so that this page remains as factual and transparent as possible. <\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Systematic_reporting\"><\/span>Systematic reporting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Access your Google Business profile and locate the fake review. Click on the three vertical dots next to the review and select &#8220;Report as inappropriate&#8221; &gt; Spam. I noticed that the spam declaration was different if you were on mobile or desktop. I did both and then I also reported all the fake negative reviews as spam from my wife&#8217;s mobile. If tomorrow the fake reviews and blackmail are still there I&#8217;ll do it again via my son&#8217;s mobile and if they&#8217;re still there after the weekend I&#8217;ll call my community of friends and social networks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supporting_documentation\"><\/span>Supporting documentation :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Put together a file including :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Time-stamped screenshots<\/li>\n<li>Proof of absence of commercial relationship<\/li>\n<li>Customer communication history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Escalation_to_Google_support\"><\/span>Escalation to Google support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Contact Google Business Profile support directly, with evidence to back up your claim that the review is false. The aim is to quickly obtain a support ticket number. And above all, start your message with &#8220;Dear support, I&#8217;d like human support for my request, not an automatic response from a robot&#8221;. I generally have more success handling tickets using this method.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_public_response\"><\/span>Strategic public response<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As stated above, publicly respond to the fake Google review in a professional and polite manner, saying something like: &#8220;We take all reviews seriously, but we can&#8217;t find any record of your visit&#8221; or something along the lines of<\/p>\n<p>This approach demonstrates your professionalism while subtly pointing out the inauthenticity of the review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventive_approaches_and_digital_shielding\"><\/span>Preventive approaches and digital shielding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Proactive strategies<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_wrong_idea_during_blackmail_Encouraging_genuine_requests_for_advice\"><\/span>The wrong idea during blackmail: Encouraging genuine requests for advice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The problem is that, in my opinion, Google will have trouble sorting out real and fake reviews over time, and that :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>or it will forget to delete fakes<\/li>\n<li>or it will also remove real<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consequently, I advise you to stop all your review collection scenarios while the problem is still present. Or, on the contrary, encourage your loyal customers to spam these false extortion notices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitoring_and_continuous_watch\"><\/span>Monitoring and continuous watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Implement automated monitoring systems to quickly detect any suspicious activity. The google maps application allows you to be notified on your mobile of all notices posted in real time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staff_training\"><\/span>Staff training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make your teams aware of manipulation techniques, so that they can identify and report false notices and extortion attempts. All your preventive actions, whether positive or negative, must be shared with your teams.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_ahead_The_changing_regulatory_landscape\"><\/span>Looking ahead: The changing regulatory landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_reinforcement\"><\/span>Legislative reinforcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the USA, the FTC&#8217;s recent ban marks a decisive turning point. This ban could even lead to legal consequences, including a fine of up to $51,744 per transgression. <a href=\"https:\/\/signal.conso.gouv.fr\/fr\/actualites\/faux-avis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In France, fines of up to \u20ac300,000 are possible<\/a>. But such blackmail is difficult to trace, or in regions of the world where the law will not be enforced.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emerging_technologies\"><\/span>Emerging technologies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blockchain and traceability<\/strong><br \/>\nThe integration of blockchain technologies could enable cryptographic verification of the authenticity of reviews.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavioral biometrics<\/strong><br \/>\nAnalysis of typing and browsing patterns could identify fake accounts with unprecedented precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distributed trust networks<\/strong><br \/>\nThe development of decentralized reputation systems could reduce vulnerability to centralized manipulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Towards_collective_resistance\"><\/span>Conclusion: Towards collective resistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fight against fake Google reviews is a major strategic challenge for the digital economy. Maintaining the integrity of your Google Business profile isn&#8217;t just about removing fake reviews. It&#8217;s also about actively engaging with your audience and demonstrating transparency.<br \/>\nThe future of digital trust depends on our collective ability to develop robust defense mechanisms while preserving the authenticity of commercial exchanges. Companies that invest in innovative protection strategies today will enjoy a sustainable competitive advantage in tomorrow&#8217;s digital ecosystem.<br \/>\nThe battle against fake reviews is not just a defensive one; it&#8217;s an opportunity to strengthen customer relations and demonstrate your commitment to transparency and quality of service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_method_I_used_to_successfully_remove_the_reviews\"><\/span>The method I used to successfully remove the reviews!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Day 1<\/b>: I report all reviews as inappropriate from my computer and mobile phone (not the same process) and respond to everything except the blackmail request with the following message:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Dear sir, sorry but I think there is a mistake with your review, I cannot find you in our customer database. I therefore believe that you have mistakenly submitted your review to the wrong listing or company. In order to ensure that our ratings and reviews are as transparent as possible, could you please delete your rating and review?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Day 2:<\/b> More negative reviews and ransom demands are received. I don&#8217;t respond, I report them as spam from my wife&#8217;s phone.<\/p>\n<p><b>Day 3:<\/b> Two reviews were deleted out of the ten received. I report them as spam from my son&#8217;s phone. And I contact Google support via this link:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business?fl=1#contact=1&amp;topic=4596754\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/business?fl=1#contact=1&amp;topic=4596754<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In order to have a fairly broad form, I always select \u201cOther\u201d as the reason. I write a message in English and ask for a human to handle my request:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Dear support,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I would like a human being to take my request and analyze it. For several days now, I have been receiving ransom and blackmail demands following 1-star reviews left on my listing. I have reported them, but they remain. Please help me. I don&#8217;t understand why you don&#8217;t detect this kind of behavior. Thank you in advance for your support and response. Nicolas.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>D4:<\/b> As is often the case, a Google bot responds, but I have a ticket number in the subject line, which is a good sign. I reply:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Dear support<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I want to describe my problem to a human and not a generic response<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some people are leaving bad reviews on my Google sheet and asking me for money!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please help<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Day 5<\/b>: Hooray! A human responds and confirms that they will assist me and that I just need to confirm the title of my listing and the list of usernames that are leaving me fake reviews. Clearly, such a quick response means that the problem is being handled and is known to Google. Maybe also GMB support in Australia&#8230; ;-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Day 6:<\/b> My reviews have been deleted&#8230; phew. I had one last option left, a fairly hidden link that allows you to make another request to delete disputed reviews: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/4596773?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/4596773?hl=en<\/a> &#8230; but I didn&#8217;t need to use it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_this_article_and_tutorial_have_helped_you_Im_delighted_A_little_help_or_a_tip_in_the_form_of_a_review_is_welcome%E2%80%A6_-_Here_https_gpagerCZnqLH4IloBuEBMreview\"><\/span>If this article and tutorial have helped you, I&#8217;m delighted. A little help or a tip in the form of a review is welcome&#8230; ;-) Here: <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CZnqLH4IloBuEBM\/review\">https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CZnqLH4IloBuEBM\/review<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thank_you_in_advance\"><\/span>Thank you in advance!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For some time now I&#8217;ve been receiving calls about blackmail linked to fake reviews, I&#8217;d read articles in the USA about this trend over the summer and since yesterday I&#8217;ve personally been the target&#8230; ;-( so a short article was necessary to show you this practical case and how I was going to try and remove this!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7686,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"_ayudawp_aiss_summary":"","_ayudawp_aiss_summary_provider":"","_ayudawp_aiss_summary_hash":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[112,107,110,111,106,109,113],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-ereputation-en","category-facebook-en","category-google-my-business-en","category-retailer-merchant","category-seo-expert","category-tripadvisor-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Remove fake Google reviews : Guide 2025 Anti-Extortion<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out how to remove fake Google reviews and protect yourself against extortion. 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