Living or dying by review: Online extortionists flood businesses with fake appraisals on Google Maps
Jan 16, 2026
An online scammer by the name of "Dr. Shaan" extorts U.S. businesses by giving them bad reviews on Google Maps to drive away their customers, then compels the companies to pay to delete the harmful testimonies.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/16/living-dying-review-online-extortionists-flood-businesses-fake/
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