Proof that People can steal GMB's, Evidence someone can take a Google My Business Account in seconds
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So unclaimed GMB’s can they really be taken from you that easy? Surely Google wouldn’t allow such a flaw? believe me i wish it wasn’t true but yes this can happen to you and happens to many businesses out there so make sure you sort your listings out to ensure you dont have someone else take them from you.