Google has initiated legal action against Yaniv Asayag, a Maryland man accused of creating fraudulent business listings on Google Maps. Working with around 20 accomplices, the group allegedly collected and sold personal user data from individuals who interacted with these fake businesses. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, highlights Google's commitment to preventing such scams and maintaining the integrity of its platform, with General Counsel Halimah DeLaine Prado asserting that impersonation schemes will not be tolerated.
Google's complaint details how Asayag and his associates allegedly created deceptive business listings targeting essential services, luring consumers and secretly selling their data to marketers.
Google General Counsel Halimah DeLaine Prado stated that this lawsuit emphasizes the company's commitment to combating fake business listings and protecting users from impersonation scams.
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