<ul><li>Google Maps is taking steps to make its reviews more trustworthy and warn users about businesses with fake reviews.</li><li>When fake reviews are detected and removed, Google Maps displays a warning on the business profile stating that suspected fake reviews were removed.</li><li>Businesses that violate Google's rules on fake engagement may face restrictions such as being unable to receive new reviews, having existing reviews unpublished, and displaying a warning about fake review removal on their profile.</li><li>While this step increases transparency, the warnings don't specify whether the removed fake reviews were positive or negative, potentially misleading users about a business's reputation.</li></ul>

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