Home Categories Scamming The "Google Drive File is Pending Approval" Phishing Scam 2 2 417 0 6y ago 2019-06-13T11:38:39-05:00 6y ago 2019-06-13T11:40:29-05:00 Online Threat Alerts The "Google Your photo takes first place" email below is a phishing scam. Therefore, Google users who have received the same email are asked to delete it because the link in it goes to a phishing or fake Google Drive website that steals online account credentials (username and password). The "Google Drive File is Pending Approval" Phishing ScamFrom: Google Drives <faristiydelato@crownamerican.com>Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 12:02 AMSubject: Your photo takes first placeGoogle DrivesYour photo takes first place.2 albums, 6 photosNeed more space?View details© 2018 Google Drives.If visitors to the phishing or fake Google Drive website attempt to sign into it, their username and password will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the scam. The cybercriminals will then use the stolen usernames and passwords to gain access to their potential victimsGoogle users who have already been tricked by the phishing email are asked to change your change their passwords before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently by the cybercriminals. 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. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) More For You ▷Fake 'Youve Been Nominated by Whos Who'... ◁'Nexus Electronics Auto-wrap Advertisem... Bedbathandbeyond Closing Sale Scam Onli... What To Do in the First 24 Hours After ... Gas Pump Screw Scam Switching - How to ... Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Enter comment post here 2infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoAug 7, 2019 at 9:35 PM by The "Google Drive File is Pending Approval" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Google Notification Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 03:33:31 PM CDTSubject: File is pending approvalGoogle DriveFile is pending approval F.A.Q.More information"Here is another scam.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 26, 2019 at 8:55 AM by The "Google Drive File is Pending Approval" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Google Drive Notify Date: June 26, 2019 at 6:55:20 AM PDTSubject: File is pending approvalGoogle DriveFile is pending approval How to get free space easily and quicklyMore information"Here is another scam.
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infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 26, 2019 at 8:55 AM by The "Google Drive File is Pending Approval" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Google Drive Notify Date: June 26, 2019 at 6:55:20 AM PDTSubject: File is pending approvalGoogle DriveFile is pending approval How to get free space easily and quicklyMore information"Here is another scam.