Google said in a new complaint that a network of scammers created fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and then sell users' personal data.

Google said in a new complaint that a network of scammers created fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and then sell users' personal data.

Data from the Timeline feature in Google Maps, which is controlled by the Location History setting and keeps a record of routes and trips users have taken, will soon be stored directly on users ...

The fake listings were part of a scam that used the old bait-and-switch tactic to prey on people - and there may be more lurking out there.

The next time you're using Google Maps to research a business, you might be able to ask Gemini to help you find information. While you have Maps open, tap on a business listing. Once you have that ...