Official statement
Google has considerably cut down on scams involving fake customer support numbers since 2018, protecting hundreds of millions of queries. Fraudulent sites publishing false numbers are systematically downgraded.
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TL;DR
Google has significantly reduced scams involving fake customer support numbers. The result: fraudulent sites are systematically downgraded. SEO professionals must remain vigilant about the legitimacy of contact information.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Quels types de sites sont concernés par cette mesure ?
Principalement les sites proposant des numéros de support client, mais tout site doit garantir la légitimité de ses informations de contact.
Comment Google identifie-t-il les sites frauduleux ?
Google utilise des algorithmes et des technologies avancées pour détecter des anomalies dans les informations de contact.
Quels sont les risques pour un site légitime ?
Même les sites légitimes peuvent être affectés s'ils négligent de vérifier leurs informations de contact régulièrement.
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