The popular search engine, Google, is currently shutting down Map Maker leading to negative consequences for small and medium-sized businesses. This service has always received a bad reputations due to past reports of spam, but shutting the system has has resulted in serious problems. Without Map Makers, spammers are able to hide their activity in the general public. Initially with Map Maker you could find their username and edits. The spamming is now going to Google Maps anonymously where many insurance companies are receiving erroneous edits as well as other communities.
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