The "Google Security Checkup" Scam
Help us protect you: Enter security phone number from Google [email address]
Tue 12/10/2019 5:58 AM
From: Google security - google-security@officehinet.com
GOOGLE-SECURITY-CHECKUP
[domain name] want to use phone number to make sure it's you, If you get locked out of your account or if we notice suspicious activitys.
Your pivacy is important
Name: info
Email address: [email address]
Password: *********** (Hidden for safety)
Recovery Number: none yet
SECURITY CHECK-UP
Add a recovery phone number for security check-up and see other personalized
security recommendations in the Security Checkup.
This email was intended for info.
The link in the fake Google Security Checkup goes to the follow fake or phishing website: officehinet.com
If visitors to the fake website enter their account credentials, it will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the scam, who will use it to hijack their accounts. Therefore, online users who have already been tricked by the scam are asked to change their password.
If you receive emails about your Google Security Checkup, always go directly to https://myaccount.google.com/security-checkup
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