How do I report a fake review to Google?

Report a fake review first directly via the reporting symbol on the relevant Google listing, with a brief, concrete explanation of why it violates the rules—for example, because there was no customer contact or it clearly contains false information. This direct report is the fastest route, but even in straightforward cases it does not always work, because Google reviews internally by its own criteria and often initially allows borderline cases to remain. If the report is unsuccessful, a lawyer's demand letter is the next step, pointing Google to the specific legal violation and setting a deadline. With this additional legal framework, your chances of success increase significantly compared to a simple report without explanation.