A federal judge in California has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Google, which alleged that the tech giant profited from fraudulent Google Play gift cards. In the case, a plaintiff accused Google of failing to prevent scams on its platform, resulting in over $145 million in losses for Americans in 2021. The lawsuit claimed that Google's role in facilitating gift card scams was a breach of its responsibility to protect users. However, the judge in the case has ruled in favor of Google, finding that the company is not liable for the losses suffered by victims of the gift card scams. This decision means that Google will not be required to refund those who fell victim to the scams. The case is seen as a significant victory for Google, which has long argued that it is not responsible for the actions of third-party scammers who use its platform to operate their schemes. The rejection of the lawsuit is also seen as a setback for consumer advocates, who had hoped to hold Google accountable for its role in facilitating gift card scams.