An investigation has uncovered a global fraud operation that sells counterfeit business listings and reviews on Google Maps. This revelation of a large-scale fraud scheme, which deals in fake business profiles and reviews, serves as a significant warning that ratings, reviews, views, likes, and followers can be purchased—amounting to millions online—and should not be accepted without thorough verification. Although companies like Google are making efforts to combat fraudulent accounts that pay for significant profits, consumers must also be vigilant when searching for services on the internet.