One major issue this week is the growing problem of Google Business Profile hijacking 😡. Scammers are targeting small businesses—especially local restaurants, salons, and freelance services—by suggesting edits or falsely claiming ownership of listings 📉. Once hijacked, they can change contact info, redirect calls, or even insert spam links 🧨. This is damaging to businesses that rely on local SEO and customer trust. ✅ Owners should regularly check their Google Business dashboards, set up 2-step verification, and monitor suggested edits carefully. Google must do more to verify legitimate ownership and notify users faster when changes occur.
