Now Google Maps has a fake business listing problem

Google Maps is overrun with fake business listings and phone numbers that reroute to competing businesses read more …https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/20/18693144/google-maps-fake-business-listings-investigation-report

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it would be good if openstreetmap had a collaboration with the yellow pages to include their information: the inclusion of business info in openstreetmap would be a great addition!

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Hi!

At one point OpenStreetMap refused the publication of phone numbers in their databases because they wanted to stay separated from such services. I don’t know if it is still accurate. I hope it has changed!

yep but i meant a full business listing - i know you can add
organizations that i look for in Osmand are almost never there

i agree @rico !! nonprofits are the way to go, as well as social businesses

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