The "Gmail You Have 2 Deferred Emails From Different Contacts" Scam
I have been receiving fake "You have 2 deferred emails from different contacts" emails like the one below for the past 2 weeks. The fake emails have a link in them that goes to a fake or phishing Gmail website. Once on the website, I am asked to sign-in in order to view the so-called deferred emails. But, I know if I attempt to sign-in, my Gmail account credentials will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the fake emails.
A "Gmail You Have 2 Deferred Emails From Different Contacts" Scam
You have 2 deferred emails from different contacts
From: Google - dougaladria@bankwestnevada.com
Date: Tue 11/26/2019 5:08 PM
Gmail
November 26, 2019
Support Service Reporting:
View 2 deferred emails.
Sincerely,
The Google team
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Once the cybercriminals have gotten by stolen credentials, they will gain unauthorized access to my account, hijack it and use it fraudulently. Therefore, online users who have been tricked by this phishing scam are asked to change their passwords immediately.
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