Fake NCN markers (sustrans cycling routes)

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I saw this (see below) in review and was suspicious due to not appearing on streetview, so I check the sustrans map. NCN 6 does go through Leighton Buzzard, but nowhere near this street, which is at the top left below East Street

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There is an existing wayspot nearby for the same route, which is also not on the NCN 6 route so also fake.

Review: NCN route 6 Summer Street (51.919927, -0.655809)

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Existing: National cycle network route 6 (51.919712, -0.656088)

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Both markers are in very good condition. The supporting photo was not the same as the main photo, suggesting actual stickers put on to get home pokestops rather than AI.

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I think it is a poor attempt of photoshopping, because this part look too “straight”?? It doesn’t bend over like it would normally be.

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Ah, good spot. I could feel something was /off/ about the photo, but couldn’t identify it.

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I think I’ve seen some like that, can’t remember how I voted. I did think that the stickers looked either very new or were suspect.

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It is worth checking the route that is usually the give away.

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I check streetview first - then the sustrans map if it isn’t visible.

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Another one, same submitter, same style, same fakeness.

Title: National Cycle Network Route 6, Albany road
Location: 51.917073, -0.654510

Good description and supporting information.

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@NianticAaron Can submissions from this person please be checked since they are fakes. One of them has already made it into the game (51.919643, -0.656160 “National cycle network route 6”).

NCN 6 does not go along these roads and the route markers are photoshopped.

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We will have the report reviewed. Thanks,

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We have reviewed this report and have taken necessary actions. Thanks @salixsorbus .

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