Fake Aldi listing on Google Maps confuses shoppers in Denbighshire village

news.yahoo.com January 9, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

A fake Aldi store appeared on Google Maps in Cyffylliog, Denbighshire, causing confusion for shoppers. Many drove to the rural village, only to find no store, leading to traffic issues, including a milk tanker getting stuck. Residents noted the situation was both amusing and problematic. The incorrect listing disrupted village life, with large vehicles struggling on narrow roads. A local farmer helped the stuck tanker, and Google has since removed the fake listing. Google stated it works continuously to monitor maps for inaccuracies. The company encourages users to report misleading information to maintain map reliability.


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