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I4C Orders Google to Shut Down Firebase Scam Accounts

8/21/2026

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I4C ordered Google to shut down hundreds of Firebase accounts used for scams.
Scammers impersonated State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank on Firebase phishing sites.
I4C demanded removal of at least 57 Firebase-hosted websites in August, including seven phishing pages.
Fraudulent apps installed Android “God Mode” malware that could control phones and steal credit-card data.
Google said it follows strict anti-phishing policies and is cooperating with I4C.

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I4C ordered Google to shut down hundreds of Firebase accounts used for scams.
Scammers impersonated State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank on Firebase phishing sites.
I4C demanded removal of at least 57 Firebase-hosted websites in August, including seven phishing pages.
Fraudulent apps installed Android “God Mode” malware that could control phones and steal credit-card data.
Google said it follows strict anti-phishing policies and is cooperating with I4C.