Nov 5 (Reuters) - A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund ...

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund millions of dollars stolen from victims.

There's nothing unfair about Google collecting fees to profit off Google Play gift card scams while refusing to refund victims who collectively lost millions, federal Judge Beth Freeman ruled Monday.

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 ...