Hey, I’m a level 7 guide and I came across this spam dispensary listing, it’s listed as a home address, which is not legal and definitely misleading for folks in the DC area. I reported it, but my edit was not accepted. Can someone help me with this? Thank you!
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@LouietheShiba Thanks for taking the time to report this!
It can be frustrating when edits aren’t accepted, especially when it’s clearly a violation. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this:
Use the “Suggest an edit” option again, but this time choose “Not open to the public” or “Private residence” under location details.
Provide evidence if possible—like a screenshot showing it’s a residential address with no signage or website. This strengthens your edit.
Use the “Send feedback” option at the bottom of the Google Maps screen to explain why the listing is misleading or inappropriate.
You can also tag @GoogleModerators or share this with the Local Guides team via the Maps Help Community to escalate the issue.
Appreciate your efforts in keeping Maps accurate and trustworthy!
Let’s work together to make the platform better.