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India Orders Google to Shut Down Hundreds of Firebase Accounts After Bank Scam Wave: Report

Aug 21, 2026 · 06:18 AM ET· updated 1d ago
India Orders Google to Shut Down Hundreds of Firebase Accounts After Bank Scam Wave: Report

Alphabet faces potential liability over Firebase scam links in India, as officials ordered Google to remove flagged sites within three hours.

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Google was told by Indian officials to quickly shut down hundreds of accounts being used in scams targeting banks. When a company gets ordered to fix a problem fast, it shows regulators are watching closely—something to notice when you look at the company's news.

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