Here’s what Google has to say on showing ‘fake’ businesses in Google Maps

Google recently clarified how it shows song lyrics in search results using copyright content from partners after being accused in a report by the Wall Street Journal. Now, the search giant has given its second explanation this week, clarifying its stance on showing fake business profiles on one of its most used apps, Google Maps.
The product director of Google Maps, Ethan Russell mentioned in the blog post how actively the company tackles fake businesses in Maps. This explanation comes soon after a report by the Wall Street Journal that accused Google of showing fake business profiles in the Maps application that dupe users.