False Google reviews

[Patrick Flanagan]

I was curious what you do when someone spams your online google reviews with negative comments? 

Is there any legal action you can take or a way to remove the false reviews? 

My Mom is having an issues with an employee she recently fired, that she is suspecting wrote a bunch of negative reviews on her google account(no actual proof). There was about 10, 1 star reviews popped up at the same time on her website. She is a property manager, and none of the comments were true. Each comment was stating she has done all these illegal activities…. 

She’s been in business for 20+ years, and has never been sued or had a complaint filed against her. 

Any advise would very helpful! 

Thanks,

Pat