For the past few months, I have been building a fake review detection tool. What used to take me hours…
The Anatomy of an Air Duct Cleaning Spam Network.
On Friday, April 3rd, 2026, somebody posted on Reddit complaining about fraudulent Google Business Profiles (GBPs) in the market. The…
Is Somebody Buying Fake Google Reviews for Wau Lin Cree Apartments
I recieved a tip that the Wau Lin Cree Apartments in Kansas City, MO, has been engaging in fake Google…
Can you Trust Genesis Health Clubs – Midtown Tulsa Google Reviews
I recieved a tip that Genesis Health Clubs – Midtown Tulsa, located at 4103 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135,…
Coordinated Fake Review Attack on JFTB Real Estate Phuket Google Business Profile
Someone associated with JFTB Real Estate Phuket has been reporting fake reviews targeting their Google Business Profile (GBP) since September…
Can you Trust Garage Door Repair The Home Service?
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, I came across a post on Local Search Forum about a new, large lead-generation network.…
Who is Jonathan Ochoa and why does it Matter
Jonathan Ochoa lists himself as the founder of Asphalt Paving Marketers and ONDA Marketing Agency. These businesses are connected to…
Is Google Fair when it Enforces Google Reviews
Google reviews are a popular topic. People get extremely heated over them. Of course, a lot of folks are passionate…
Can Businesses block Google Reviews
One of the biggest misconceptions is the extent to which a business can remove or prevent negative reviews. The other…
AMA with Brad Wetherall – Founder & CEO of The GBP Experts : r/localsearch
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Brad Wetherall held an AMA on Sterling Sky’s subreddit. Disclaimer: The agency I worked for…