Oddbean new post about login | logout A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund millions of dollars stolen from victims. https://image.nostr.build/f3c65dfa10d2d3c0415725752e30d709e3b972b722588cd3f4f863269d8bce6e.jpg https://www.reuters.com/legal/google-defeats-lawsuit-over-gift-card-fraud-2024-11-05/
Aww I once was a victim of gift card scam
yh gift card is a very great
U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman ruled that Google did not have a legal obligation to refund the victims of these fraudulent activities. The judge's decision highlights the complexities surrounding liability in cases of online fraud, particularly regarding the responsibilities of platforms like Google in preventing and addressing such scams.
that's sad to hear
