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mblumenthal

More options Jul 28 2007, 11:17 am

From: mblumenthal <supportrapid...@gmail.com>

Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:17:05 -0700

Local: Sat, Jul 28 2007 11:17 am

Subject: Re: Spam Business Listings

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Here is another example of this type of abuse in the same industry:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&abauth=30df245e%3Ak15irzw-AnfZrjTtLTa...

Again they appear to be in most every zip code, using the exact same
address and phone number for all locations.

Need I point out the irony of having so many "moms & pops" attemtping
to get one good listing and having companies like these getting an
infinite number of listings?

I would appreciate a frank disclosure on how it is possible.

Mike Blumenthal

bonehead wrote:
> I recently wrote you at your direct email address on this as I didn't
> want to alert the abuser or risk retaliation for reporting him/her...
> Reproduced below is what I originally wrote, with a link to a great
> example of THIS maps spammer's work.

> -----------
> Am I wrong in thinking that local business listings are ONLY for
> businesses that are local?

> I am writing from outside the list and from a disposable address for
> anonymity.

> I have discovered a bulk feed abuser and want to:
> 1. report this and
> 2. keep a low profile from the group to avoid retaliation.

> I looked to see if /my/ listing was fixed yet (multiples are still
> there, coupon still not there), but when I did I noticed a new listing
> in my ZIP code. They are using a toll-free number and a non-existent
> PO Box as contact info.

> They are listed in EVERY ZIP code (that I checked). Every listing has
> the exact same toll-free number and exact same PO Box address, but
> each is in a different ZIP.

> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=computer&near=10911&...

> TechPros has the exact same listing in every ZIP code. Not very local,
> is it?

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