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Locksmith: Google Business Profile suspended

Suspension-risk level for this category: High · Business model: Usually a service-area business: hide the address and set a realistic service area.

Triggers we see most for locksmith profiles

1. Google treats locksmiths as one of the most spam-prone categories, so new or edited profiles get extra review
2. A home address shown publicly instead of hidden as a service area
3. Several profiles for the same business in nearby towns (lead-gen pattern)

Also check the general triggers

• Business name exactly as on your signage, website and registration, no extra keywords or cities
• Address: no virtual offices, PO boxes or coworking desks unless staffed and signed
• Same name, phone and website on the profile, your site and invoices
• Don't edit name, address, category and phone all at once; big edits trigger re-verification
• One profile per business per location; remove duplicates instead of creating new ones

Appeal steps

1. Fix every trigger above before appealing; Google re-checks the profile as it is now
2. Open the appeal from Google's Business Profile appeals tool while signed in as the owner
3. Upload evidence: business registration, a utility bill or lease with the exact name and address, a photo of permanent signage or branded vehicle
4. Category-specific evidence: locksmith licence where required, branded van photos, invoices to customers
5. After reinstatement, avoid editing the profile for about 2 weeks

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This page summarises Google's public Business Profile guidelines and common patterns; it is not legal advice and not affiliated with Google. Tier is our editorial estimate.