Scammers Use AI Images to Swap Business Phone Numbers on Google Maps
Scammers are uploading AI-generated images with fake phone numbers to legitimate business listings on Google Maps, so callers reach fraudsters instead of the company. Google removed the account that posted over 150 suspicious photos to US listings.
- Scammers attach AI-generated photos with fake phone numbers to real business listings
- One account uploaded over 150 suspicious images to US listings
- Google removed the contributor after an SEO specialist reported it
- Users should verify numbers on the company's own site, not in Maps photos
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