Several fake wayspots noticed during reviewing which have been approved

LucaLucaBea-PGOLucaLucaBea-PGO Posts: 7 ✭✭✭
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The situation is this:

  • First, I kept seeing the same gazebo nomination picture at various locations (since about 2-3 weeks ago). As the nominations are obviously fake, I one starred them every time ("Mismatched Location") during review, and didn't think about it more.
  • Later when I was reviewing a different nomination in the area (a nature sign that also looked to be fake), I noticed one of those gazebo stop as existing wayspot nearby. So I went to Ingress Intel and glanced at the area, and found two more with the same gazebo picture.
  • Then I found out that the nature sign stop I just reviewed was also using the same picture as an existing stop in the general area.

Since I don't know where else to report (already reviewed the nomination at the time, and they were not near me), I decided to post it here. All wayspots are in Guilford, CT. This is the gazebo picture:

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The first wayspot that I noticed with this picture during review:

  • West Woods Gazebo Lookout Point (41.267506,-72.704987)

The other two wayspots with the same gazebo picture:

  • Guilford Fairgrounds Community Gazebo (41.279919,-72.675775)
  • The "Mark Pain Bishop" Gazebo (41.291517,-72.69512)

Then, this the picture used for the nature sign:

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The one I was reviewing (and has been approved as of this post) was:

  • Great Blue Heron Information Plaque (41.291517,-72.69512)

The other one I found with this picture (likely where the one above get the picture from) was:

  • Great Blue Heron Habitat Sign (41.275708,-72.679017)

At the same time, another stop placed near the first wayspot I listed here is also very likely using picture from other real wayspot (while also having no way to exist at the location). This is the wayspot in question:

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  • The "Zach Rattat" Moai Replica Statue (41.267037,-72.702506)

which looks to be the exact same statue as this one:

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  • Stone Face Statue (41.272401,-72.665315)

I don't know what else to provide as I don't live anywhere near these locations, just trying to find a place to post these.

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  • grendelwulf-INGgrendelwulf-ING Posts: 301 ✭✭✭✭

    Looks like that statue is being moved to different places. It's possible two identical statues, but the markings on the lower half say otherwise

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  • NianticGiffardNianticGiffard Posts: 9,164 admin

    We have reviewed the report and have taken action on the 4 Wayspots and Wayfinder in accordance with our policies. While we are unable to discuss our actions in detail to protect the submitter’s privacy, they may include, but are not limited to, sending a warning message, placing restrictions on their Wayfarer, Pokémon GO, or Ingress account, putting their account on probation, or placing a temporary or permanent suspension on their Wayfarer, Pokémon GO or Ingress account.

    Thanks for helping us maintain the quality of the Wayspots.

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