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Google Sues Scammers

Scammers sending fake texts about unpaid tolls and stuck packages have fooled millions into giving up personal information, according to a new lawsuit.The suspected scammers used a phishing-as-a-service kit called Lighthouse to send the fraudulent texts urging people to click links about missed deliveries or unpaid tolls. The links led to fake websites designed to capture victims’ login credentials, Social Security numbers, and bank account information.Google’s investigation found more than 100 website templates using its own branding to make the pages appear legitimate. The lawsuit brings claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, the Lanham Act, and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). What is your take on suit ?

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