Google will take firmer action against British businesses that use fake reviews to boost their star ratings on the search giant’s reviews platform.

LONDON (AP) — Google pledged to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses that try to profit from them, British regulators said Friday ...

Google Maps is imposing restrictions on business pages believed to be using or soliciting fake reviews, and will warn users when fake reviews have been deleted.

In the U.K., Google plans to put a warning on the websites of businesses using fake online reviews, and take specific actions to curtail the practice.

Offenders will have their review capabilities restricted and prominent warnings will be placed on Google profiles of deceptive UK businesses.

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain.