This is a serious issue. As described in this section “What to Do If Someone Has Requested Ownership of the Google Business Profile?“, any user can request ownership of a profile. Some of us receive such requests once a week at least.
However, it is easy to deny by clicking on the “Review request” button in GBP’s email.
But there is an issue, when clicking on the ‘Review Request’ button to deny it, you are sent to a strange website (Actually this website is Google’s intranet website). It is not affecting every request, but quite a few users are reporting this issue, so it is widespread.
For updated information on Google Business Profile issues, solutions and notifications when issues are resolved you need access to GBPedia Guide.
To learn the latest about Google Business Profile (Google My Business), you should check these articles:
- Why your Business is Not Showing On Google Maps
Are you struggling to find your business on Google Maps?… Read more: Why your Business is Not Showing On Google Maps - Google Business Profile Still Processing The Verification (Pending Review)
This article is for you if you see the following… Read more: Google Business Profile Still Processing The Verification (Pending Review) - Will my Google Business profile ranking be affected after a suspension?
No, for most Google Business Profiles. Typically, your business profile… Read more: Will my Google Business profile ranking be affected after a suspension?
