How To Remove a duplicate listing in the Google Maps?

[Jibinjames]

Hi,

I have found a duplicate listing of one of my client in the Google maps. It is listed by an anonymous individual.
I tried flagging, but did not worked.

Please advice.

 

[Moodesburn1977]

Hi,

I have found a duplicate listing of one of my client in the Google maps. It is listed by an anonymous individual.
I tried flagging, but did not worked.

Please advice.

To remove a duplicate listing on Google Maps, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Google Maps on your computer or smartphone.
2. Search for the duplicated listing by entering the name or address in the search bar.
3. Once you find the duplicate listing, click on it to open the details.
4. Scroll down and locate the "Suggest an edit" option, typically represented by a pencil icon.
5. Click on "Suggest an edit" and choose the option that says "Place is permanently closed or has never existed" to indicate that the duplicate listing should be removed.
6. In the "Tell us more" section, you can provide additional details about why the listing should be removed.
7. If available, you can also provide evidence such as photos or documents to support your request.
8. Click on "Submit" or "Send" to send the edit suggestion to Google for review.
9. Google will review the request to remove the duplicate listing. The process typically takes some time, and you may receive updates on the status of your request via email.
10. Once Google has reviewed and accepted your suggestion, the duplicate listing should be removed from Google Maps.

Please note that removing a duplicate listing may require some additional steps or verification depending on the specific situation. If the duplicate listing is causing significant issues, you can also try reaching out to Google My Business support for further assistance.