Google Launches a Lawsuit Targeting Text Message Scammers
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Google has launched a lawsuit against text message scammers, and the community appreciates this effort while also highlighting the need for more government involvement in protecting citizens from fraudulent actors.
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nateb2022
about 2 months ago
I appreciate this effort by an industry giant; at the same time I wish more government agencies were equally invested in protecting their citizens from fraudulent actors like this.
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