Google Sues App Developers Over Fake Crypto Investment App Scam
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Google has sued two app developers accused of operating an international investment fraud scheme that used about 87 fake Android crypto apps to deceive users (over 100,000 downloads) into investing and then extorting fees to recover funds. The report details the social-engineering 'pig butchering' tactic, distribution via Google Play, Google Voice, affiliate marketing and YouTube, and alleges persistent obfuscation and violations including RICO and wire fraud.
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