What you need to know • Google files lawsuit against 'Lighthouse' Phishing-as-a-Service affecting over 1 million victims worldwide. • Company advocates for bipartisan legislation to combat scam threats in the U.S. Congress. • New tools introduced by Google to help users recognize and avoid scams effectively.

Google announced this week that it is pursuing legal action against the most common yet sophisticated global scam that has tricked many out of millions of dollars. Yes, we're talking about those annoying texts you receive about a 'stuck package' from USPS or an "unpaid road toll" that needs your urgent attention.

These scams get victims into clicking a link and sharing personal information, often by illegally using the trademarks and logos of established companies like Google t

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