Unauthorized Listings and Deceptive Removal Process
1 star
This platform created a business profile for my company without any authorization or prior consent. When I discovered the listing and attempted to remove it, the site uses deliberate UI obstruction—dark patterns designed to make deletion nearly impossible while pressuring business owners to "claim" profiles they never requested in the first place.
Their standard defense is that all data comes from Google's public business ecosystem. However, this explanation ignores the fundamental issue: legitimate directories provide straightforward opt-out mechanisms for businesses that don't want to be listed. This platform does not.
After attempting to remove my unauthorized listing, I began receiving persistent marketing emails pressuring me to upgrade to "premium" services. The pattern is clear—this isn't a business directory operating in good faith. It's a lead generation system that exploits scraped business data to create artificial problems, then sells paid "solutions."
Warning for business owners: If you discover an unauthorized listing of your company here, document all communications and consider formal complaints to the BBB and FTC. These practices may constitute deceptive trade practices under consumer protection law.
Warning for consumers: Do not rely on business information displayed on this site. Contact companies directly through their official websites to ensure you're getting accurate service information and legitimate contact details.
This platform prioritizes monetization and data retention over accuracy, consent, and ethical business practices.








