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Listing Appeal Pack · Guide
Why was my Google Business Profile suspended due to suspicious activity, and what can I check?
A suspicious activity notice usually points to how the profile or the account behind it was used, such as unusual edits, unknown managers, many changes in a short time, or a security issue on the account. Review who has access, undo changes you did not make, secure the account, and confirm the profile details match the real business before you appeal.
What to check before you appeal
- Review owners and managers. Open the profile's people and access settings and list everyone who can edit it. Remove anyone you do not recognize, such as a former agency or employee, and note the date you did so.
- Secure the account behind the profile. Change the password of the account that owns the profile and turn on 2-Step Verification. If the account was compromised, say so in your appeal and describe what you changed.
- Check recent edits. Compare the current name, address, phone, hours, category and website with what they should be. Correct anything that was changed without your knowledge.
- Stop bulk or repeated changes. Many edits in a short time can look unusual. Make one clean set of corrections, then leave the profile alone while it is under review.
- Look at review activity. If anyone offered incentives for reviews or posted reviews on your behalf, stop that practice. Note it in the appeal rather than hiding it.
- Confirm the basics still meet the guidelines. Check that the name has no added keywords, the address is not a PO box or unstaffed virtual office, and a service-area business hides its address. A suspicious activity notice can sit alongside an ordinary guideline issue.
- Prepare proof of the business. Gather a business licence, a utility bill or tax registration showing the name and address, and photos of signage. If a verification video is requested, plan to show the signage, the premises and tools or stock of the trade. Google accepts one appeal per decision, so send it only when everything is in place. Google accepts one appeal per decision, so send it only when everything is in place.
When a done-for-you pack helps
The pack helps when access and security look clean and you still need to know which profile details to fix and how to explain the case. For local businesses, we check the listing details and public website you send against the business representation guidelines, list the likely issues and fixes, give an evidence checklist and notes on what a verification video usually shows, and draft the appeal text for you to submit yourself.
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Questions
Does suspicious activity mean my account was hacked?
Not always. It can mean an unknown person gained access, but it can also follow many edits in a short time, a manager you no longer work with, or unusual review activity. Check the access list and recent changes first, then secure the account. If you find evidence of a compromise, describe it briefly in the appeal.
Should I remove my old marketing agency as a manager?
If you no longer work with them, yes. Keep only the people who need to edit the profile, and make sure the owner is someone inside the business. Removing unknown or former managers reduces the chance of unexpected edits during the review, and it is worth mentioning in your appeal.
Can I keep editing my profile while the appeal is open?
It is better not to. Make your corrections in one go before you appeal, then leave the profile unchanged while it is reviewed. Repeated edits during a review can add to the pattern that triggered the notice and make your case harder to follow.
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