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From: Front desk (Marcus T.)
A caller said they are with Mapleton Maps and our profile will be removed unless we read them a code that was just texted to the office phone. They want it now.
Business Profile 'removal' calls
Callers claim your Google Business Profile will be removed or needs verification.
How to spot it
- Unsolicited call
- Threat of removal
What to do
Manage your profile only from your own signed-in account.
What the real thing looks like
- Verification postcard you requested
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