Hello everyone,
I am trying to clean the map by removing some fake locations from Bucharest.I have noticed that all the locations are completely fake. I am reffering to the results of “key-tech.ro” search. There are 4 locations, some of them in the middle of the street and one of them on a fountain place.
You can find them via a simple search using “key-teh.ro”
Not only the locations are fake but also the reviews are also fake. You don’t need to be an expert to figure that out. I can upload some photos for each location, just to prove this.
Please, let’s keep Google Maps as clean as possible and make it useful for everybody. This way we can all enjoy a relevant map and a good service providing map.
Bottom line, please help me to remove the 4 fake locations with the fake reviews that are fooling people around.
Regards,
Alex
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Hi @Alex_GB
Kindly consider to always include MAPS links to the places when you post on Connect. This will allow readers to easily learn more on Google Maps should they desire to help you.
Cheers
Morten
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Hi MortenCopenhagen, you are totally right.
Here is the four fake location link - https://www.google.com/maps/search/key-teh.ro/@44.4701852,26.028571,11.72z?entry=ttu
And below I leave you individual links to each location:
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/2yAht6ZjkCdsWNno8
Here is the real estate developer office and nothing more. My wife worked there and there is no such company. The purpose is for fake advertising but it induces everybody in error and you can’t find what you are looking for. This location has also 1 review which anyone can tell that it is fake.
This location is exactly where I have lived for the last 12 years and I know every business here.
I will add also some fresh photos below:
- The second location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gJov56ZGcEpVSPTK7
Here it is a fountain and the location is exactly on that fountain :)))) This is probably tha funniest error I have seen in 15 years of Google Maps correcting, editing and reviewing. Also the reviews are completely fake. Most probably they are presenting a Google Maps review link to their friends and asking for fake random reviews. All these to gain popularity despite the harm they to to other people.
Below you can see some fresh photos to prove that we are dealing with a fake place.
- The third location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PEhD3YLhFdY18jwz6
This is a Shopping Mall and also it is a fake location that leads people in error, wasting time and having bad experiences with Google Maps. Also, 1 fake review.
- The fourth location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ejft7QbJXkj1iZwK8
Again, this is a Shopping Mall. They are taking advantage of the crowd of people there and also because there are many shops. I also checked this location and it is 100% fake. Just like the review it has.
I hope all the evidences are a good proof .
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Hi @Alex_GB
Thanks for a lot more photos than needed 
Locksmiths are known for being bad actors on Google Maps. So bad that pretty much all of them have been blocked from all edits.
You will need to seek help in the Maps support forum.
Hit the Community tab at the top and make a post.
Please share only the 4 links to the individual pins. For each pin describe precisely what needs to be done. Don’t anticipate the product experts will guess what is wrong.
Best of luck
Morten
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I have seen number 2 POI and their reviews, i dont think its a fake company, they even got 1 star rating for their bad services.
Here what i found about key-teh.ro
they have company registration number, they have phone number, website, address, ect.
They also have tiktok and facebook account
Yeah the POI number 2 is in da wrong spot, the real addres is located at strada nerva traian.
As a romania local guide, i think u should move the POI to the right spot
