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  • Google Uncovers 'Staggering' Scam Text Operation Platform
    November 16, 2025

    Google Uncovers 'Staggering' Scam Text Operation Platform

    Google has uncovered and taken legal action against the massive "Lighthouse" text message scam operation, which has targeted individuals in over 120 countries and generated billions in illicit profits. The criminal group, based in China, impersonated legitimate organizations like the USPS and use...

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  • Google Cracks Down on Spam Text Rings
    November 13, 2025

    Google Cracks Down on Spam Text Rings

    Google is suing the "Lighthouse" phishing operation, which provides tools for large-scale scams, including deceptive SMS messages and fake websites that mimic legitimate entities. The operation has created hundreds of thousands of fraudulent sites, potentially compromising millions of credit card...

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