A federal judge ruled that Google isn’t obligated to refund victims of Google Play gift card scams. The ruling found that Google didn’t directly encourage scams and thus isn’t liable for victims’ ...

Google has introduced a new feature that lets users purchase and send digital gift cards directly from the Play Store. Partnering with Blackhawk Network, this update brings an in-app marketplace for ...

Earlier this week we reported that Google was gearing up to launch its Google Play gift cards in the UK, and we’ve now learned they’ll be on sale in the country from today – Wednesday. The cards, ...

Google has added a new gift cards section on Google Play, giving users a safer alternative to stay away from scams. You might be familiar with purchasing Google Play gift cards on e-commerce platforms ...

A judge has dismissed a class action case that had accused Google of profiting from a Google Play gift card scam. US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman threw out the lawsuit arguing that Google did ...

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (CN) — A federal Judge Monday dismissed a class action against Google brought by consumers who claim the tech company is not protecting victims of Google Play gift card scams or ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google, with basically zero fanfare, has turned the Play Store into a one-stop shop for more than just apps and movies. As spotted ...

What just happened? Gift card scams are a popular tactic used by scammers, who trick people into buying the cards and providing the codes they contain so the criminals can access the money without a ...

The proposed class action suit alleged Google had illegally profited by not refunding commissions it collected from Google Play gift card scams, according to Reuters. ... U.S. District Judge Beth ...