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SerpApi releases open-source tool to screen Google Maps reviews
Original: SerpApi's open-source tool screens 200 Google Maps reviews for padding
SerpApi has released an open-source tool that screens batches of 200 Google Maps reviews for signs of fake or padded feedback. The software analyses review patterns to flag suspicious activity, addressing growing concern over manipulated local business ratings. It is aimed at developers and businesses wanting to verify the authenticity of online reputation data on Google Maps.
Why now: Concern over fake reviews manipulating local business ratings is driving interest in tools that detect them.
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