Home Categories Scamming "Google Gmail User Account Upgrade Security Notice" Phishing Scam 2 2 1.6K 1 Oct 24, 2017 2017-10-24T13:10:59-05:00 Oct 24, 2017 2017-10-24T13:14:14-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) The fake Google email security notice below, which claims that the recipients should click on a link within it to upgrade to Gmail, in order to secure their accounts, is a phishing scam being sent by cybercriminals. The links in the fake email message go to a phishing website that steals Google account usernames and passwords. The phishing website looks exactly like Google’ own website, which makes it easier to trick Gmail or Google users into believing the fake website is legitimate. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message (see sample below) should delete it and not follow the instructions in it. And, Gmail or Google users should never click on a link to sign into their accounts, they should instead, go directly to www.gmail.com and sign-in from there. And, if something is wrong with their accounts, they will be notified after signing in. Doing this will prevent Google users from visiting fake Gmail or Google websites that steal account credentials, personal and financial information.The "Google Gmail User Account Upgrade" Phishing ScamFrom: Account UpdateSent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:29 AMTo: no-reply@accounts.google.comSubject: GOOGLE EMAIL SECURITY NOTICEGoogleUser Account UpgradeDear User,At Google, we take the securit of our account very serioulsy.To keep using our email services, kindly help us secure your account by updating to our latest Gmail Version [v.4.0.0.1 Build 2016]UpdateBest Regards,The Google Account Team Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Save + Was this article helpful? (1) (0) ▷"Permanent TSB Account Suspension" Phis... ◁www.playbombs.com - It is a Fraudulent ... "Important Security Information for Out... The "Microsoft Account Suspension Notic... Google Foundation 2020 Grants Scam... Is Artifice a Scam? See the Review of t... Jayco Greyhawk Scam: RV Giveaway on Fac... Is Watch Whole a Scam or Legit Store at... Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Enter comment post here 2an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 15, 2018 at 11:49 PM by "Google Gmail User Account Upgrade Security Notice" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSo if I clicked on the phoney Gmail link, what can I do to stop anything bad from happening ?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 16, 2018 at 6:24 AM by "Google Gmail User Account Upgrade Security Notice" Phishing ScaminfoClicking on the link allow will not harm your computer, you will have to download and install some malware or malicious program.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 15, 2018 at 11:49 PM by "Google Gmail User Account Upgrade Security Notice" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSo if I clicked on the phoney Gmail link, what can I do to stop anything bad from happening ?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 16, 2018 at 6:24 AM by "Google Gmail User Account Upgrade Security Notice" Phishing ScaminfoClicking on the link allow will not harm your computer, you will have to download and install some malware or malicious program.